Roddenberryactively tried to sabotageThe Wrath of Khanprior to its release,including leaking major plot points.
But why did Roddenberry go to such lengths?
And more importantly, how did Paramount and writer/directorNicholas Meyerget ahead of them?
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They were afraid then, Well if we lose the Star Trek audience, then we have a problem.
You know, a lot of people were saying, If Spock dies, you die.
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If Spock isnt there, Im not coming.
People forget, this was a very big deal, it was very vitriolic.
What saved Paramount’s collective bacon was a stroke of genius on Nicholas Meyer’s part.
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Of course he doesnt really die.
Spock is going to be fine.
And they got us, they fooled us.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is a science fiction film that continues the adventures of the USS Enterprise crew, led by Captain James T. Kirk, as they confront the vengeful Khan Noonien Singh, a genetically engineered superhuman from the 20th century, who seeks revenge against Kirk for stranding him on a deserted planet.
But what exactly were Roddenberry’s original plans for a second Star Trek movie?
This idea was explored, but in a different fashion, inStar Trek: First Contact.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khanis available to watch on Paramount+ in the U.S.
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