'Star Trek' sequel lands actor Cumberbatch

The "Star Trek" sequel has added another major cast member: Benedict Cumberbatch has been cast in a lead role, The Wrap has confirmed.

A spokesperson for Paramount would not confirm which role Cumberbatch will play.

In addition to "War Horse," Cumberbatch's resume includes "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" and "Atonement." He is also voicing multiple characters in "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey."

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The principal cast members of the 2009 hit "Star Trek" are due to return for J.J. Abrams' 3-D sequel, which is still untitled. They include Chris Pine as Captain James T. Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Spock, Zoe Saldana as Uhura, John Cho as Hikaru Sulu and Simon Pegg as Scotty. Alice Eve has also been cast in the movie.

In November, Paramount Pictures bumped the release date for "Star Trek 2" from June 29, 2012, to May 17, 2013.

The 2009 "Star Trek" grossed $257.7 million domestically and $127.9 million internationally. It had a budget estimated at $150 million.

Copyright 2012 by TheWrap.com

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