'Star Trek 3' Cast: Idris Elba Might Play Major Villain Role

British actor Idris Elba is reportedly in 'early talks' and could end up essaying the role of a major villain in Star Trek 3.

Elba could possibly join the cast of Star Trek 3 per a report from The Hollywood Reporter. The publication has learned from reliable sources that the 42-year-old actor is in talks with Paramount Pictures for playing the role of the main villain in Star Trek 3.

The movie, the third in the series, is currently in pre-production and will be directed by Justin Lin of The Fast and the Furious (3 to 6) fame.