The 2009 film will also see the original Spock back on the Starship Enterprise. Regarding the movie, Nimoy said: "He [director J.J. Abrams] has a very talented team of writers, and they have come up with a strong idea."

Nimoy also said he is "amazed" that 'Star Trek' is still so popular more than 40 years later. "I'm also flattered, amused and delighted."