14 DAY TRIAL // With “Star Trek” becoming the best critically received film of this year so far, and millions of fans worldwide admitting to being happy with the remake of the classic story, it’s no wonder that relative newcomer Chris Pine is slowly turning into a huge star. Still, this was the last thing Pine would have wanted, as he reveals in his latest interview with GQ magazine.
The actor, who is yet to become aware of just how huge a star he is (as the media says of him), is gracing the cover with a deliciously sweet photo spread, while also speaking a bit with the mag on doing “Star Trek” and what he wanted from his career when he first set off to make a name for himself. According to Pine, he grew up with “Star Wars,” so it took him some time until he became accustomed with the idea and learned the mythology behind “Star Trek.”
While on the topic of mythology, Pine says that he was equally astounded by the secrecy surrounding the latest “Star Trek” film, as well as by the massive attention both producers and fans paid to even the tiniest detail. “I have a great appreciation for what Mr. Shatner did with the part. There’s a gravity to it, but he’s having fun. The amount of dissection of the minutiae of this movie… I was blown away by the protectiveness.” Pine tells GQ.
However, this also comes with a grand disadvantage, in that fans are first prompted to regard anything with skepticism and, why not, hatred. What’s worse, the star says, they’re even quick to take to the Internet to make themselves heard, and that can be a pretty bad experience. “I’m definitely guilty of looking at the blogs, and I’m not a fan of the anonymity [of the Internet], how it allows people to just spew poisonous vitriol like vomit.” Chris Pine adds.
Also on the topic of fame, Pine, who first broke in the spotlight after starring opposite Lindsay Lohan in “Just My Luck,” says that he knew from back then that he did not want to be a household name. “She was making a lot of money and attracting a lot of attention from the paparazzi. It put in stark relief that I don’t want that kind of life.” Pine recollects of doing media tours and promo stints for the romantic comedy.