Star Trek 3: Five Possible Directors To Replace J.J. Abrams

Now that it’s official from Disney, that Star Trek Into Darkness director J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars Episode VII, who will direct Star Trek 3? Paramount intends to keep Abrams involved with the franchise, and he’s contracted to oblige, but apparently even the studio is dubious that the filmmaker could direct both at once, saying that he’ll remain attached “at least as a producer.”So…if he’s not directing, who would be the next logical choice?Yes, it seems a bit early to consider this question — especially because we haven’t yet seen Star Trek Into Darkness and don’t know how much it leaves open-ended and in need of resolution — but according to J.J. Abrams himself, everybody is signed on to do three movies. Given the popularity of trilogies in cinema culture, it’s likely that the second film was structured in such a way to give way to a third that will close out the first act of the J.J. Abrams-led Star Trek reboot.Still, it’s the obvious question to ask–and it’s always fun to make some…well, baseless suggestions, if not actually informed speculation.