Tyler Perry -- writer, director, and star of films such as Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? and Madea Goes to Jail -- is going boldly where hallowed names like Shatner, Nimoy, and Montalban have gone before.

We're talking about Star Trek, of course -- specifically, Star Trek XI, the J.J. Abrams-directed franchise reboot making its way to theaters on December 25. The UGO Movieblog reports that Perry has already filmed his role in Trek XI -- and that it's a character of some importance. Spoilers are involved, so if you want to know the whole scoop, you'll have to read the full story; for now, suffice it to say the storyline involves a piece of older Trek lore.

Perry may not seem like the most obvious choice for a Trek cameo, but his forays into theater, film, television, and books have earned him a sizeable following -- and the distinction of being one of the most bankable talents in show business -- so in terms of building crossover appeal, this could be a pretty crafty move by everyone involved. To read more, click on the link below!

Source: UGO Movieblog