Leonard Nimoy decides to retire from acting
Leonard Nimoy is retiritng from acting and will not appear in the second JJ Abrams-directed ‘Star Trek’ movie.
Leonard Nimoy is to retire from acting.
The 79-year-old star – who is most famous for the role of Spock in the ‘Star Trek’ TV show and movies – says he will not appear in the next ‘Star Trek’ movie and will take a back seat so Zachary Quinto, who took over the character in 2009, can continue in the role.
He said: “I’ve been doing this professionally for 60 years. I love the idea of going out on a positive note. I’ve had a great, great time.
“I want to get off the stage. Also, I don’t think it would be fair to Zachary Quinto. He’s a terrific actor, he looks the part, and it’s time to give him some space. And I’m very flattered the character will continue.”
Despite his retirement from acting, Nimoy admits he is grateful he got to revive the role of the Vulcan first officer in ‘Star Trek’.
He told the Toronto Sun newspaper: “Since JJ Abrams revived the ‘Star Trek’ franchise, I felt I owed him something. And I’m glad I did it because he promised me a good story, and it was.”
Recently Zachary promised he would attempt to get Nimoy to come back to the sequel to the movie.
He said: “I think I might have to ask him this time. Every time JJ calls I pick up in a heartbeat. I assure you that. And when it’s to tell me to come to work I’ll be there.
