I think the perfect actor to play Lieutenant Spock's (Ethan Peck) half-brother Sybok in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is Zachary Quinto. Of course, Quinto played Spock in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek trilogy. Quinto was anointed as Leonard Nimoy's successor as Mr. Spock by Nimoy himself, who appeared opposite Zachary and Chris Pine's Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness. Like the rest of his Star Trek movie cast, Quinto has waited nearly a decade to reprise Spock in the long-delayed Star Trek 4. In the meanwhile, there's another Vulcan in Star Trek Zachary Quinto would be ideal as.
My jaw dropped when Sybok made a surprise return in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 7, "The Serene Squall," and I was disappointed when Sybok and his wife, Captain Angel (Jesse James Keitel), didn't return in Strange New Worlds season 2. But this may be a blessing in disguise and a unique opportunity. Sybok was first introduced in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, played by Lawrence Luckinbill, but only the back of Sybok's head was seen in Strange New Worlds. Since no one has been announced to play Sybok yet, the role presumably remains uncast. It would be logical stunt casting for Zachary Quinto to play Sybok in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Why Zachary Quinto Would Be Perfect As Sybok In Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Who better to play Spock's brother than the other Spock?
Zachary Quinto, Star Trek's other Spock in J.J. Abrams' alternate Kelvin timeline, appearing in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds as the Prime Timeline's younger Sybok would work brilliantly in several ways. Quinto's version of Spock was already more emotional and filled with rage than Leonard Nimoy's Spock. This same approach would make sense for Quinto as Sybok, a Vulcan criminal who eschewed logic in favor of emotionalism. Zachary Quinto is also older than Ethan Peck, just as Sybok is older than Spock, and any time Sybok would tell Spock, "I know you" would carry a fascinating undercurrent because Quinto does know Spock.
Rising to fame as the powers-stealing Sylar on Heroes,Zachary Quinto knows how to play an edgy and diabolical villain. But Sybok also has a bit of levity and humor, and Quinto has comedy experience he got to showcase when he guest starred in The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Quinto also appeared on Girls, Hannibal, and American Horror Story: NYC, so Zachary has no trouble bringing his talents to television as well as film. If Zachary Quinto donned new Vulcan ears and Sybok's signature beard, he could make a wholly new and unforgettable impact in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Ethan Peck and Zachary Quinto met in person and shared the stage for the first time at the Star Trek: Las Vegas convention in 2023.
Zachary Quinto As Sybok Would Be A Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Event
Fans would tune in to see the two Spock actors meet on screen
Zachary Quinto guest starring on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds as Sybok would be an event equal to Strange New Worlds' crossover with Star Trek: Lower Decks and Star Trek's first-ever musical, "Subspace Rhapsody" - if not even bigger. Quinto as Sybok would pique the curiosity of generations of Star Trek fans as well as the wider audience who enjoyed J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movies. Zachary Quinto as Sybok is an easy sell, and it sells itself. Even better, Quinto as Sybok would be an unofficial crossover between Strange New Worlds and J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movies.
I and every other Star Trek fan would be glued to my screen watching the two Vulcans duel.
In addition, Zachary Quinto appearing as Sybok on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds would not only be the first time Quinto and Ethan Peck meet on screen, but it would also be the first time two Spock actors shared the screen since J.J. Abrams' Star Trek. Quinto's return to Star Trek as Sybok would be a showcase for him and for Ethan Peck's Lt. Spock because I and every other Star Trek fan would be glued to my screen watching the two Vulcans duel. And beyond Spock, imagine Zachary Quinto's Sybok meeting Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount), Nurse Christine Chapel (Jess Bush), and T'Pring (Gia Sandhu). Zachary Quinto playing Sybok is too fascinating an idea for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds to pass up,
