- Culture
- 20 Jul 16
Star Trek crew would've voted Remain says Scotty actor
Cast expresses the importance of diversity to the Star Trek franchise
Star Trek's Simon Pegg asserted that the entire Enterprise crew would have voted Remain in the Brexit referendum.
"The whole Brexit thing was a decision made on shaky promises and lack of information", the Scotty actor elaborated.
Pegg went on to compare the Federation to the EU
Members of the cast spoke of Star Trek as promoting diversity and tolerance. They also expressed their approval of the decision to reveal Sulu's homosexuality in the next film.
Captain Kirk actor Chris Pine voiced his hope that the reveal would make young fans feel less alone.
Star Trek: Beyond is out Friday.