Joe Taslim is reportedly joining the cast of Star Trek Beyond

Joe Taslim in The Raid

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According to THR , the actor and martial artist, who played a police officer in The Raid and a bad guy in Fast & Furious 6, will have a "key part" in Beyond. In fact, sources have told the outlet that his role will be opposite Idris Elba, who has been cast to play the film's villain Star Trek Beyond is the third film in Paramount's reboot of the popular sci-fi series, starring the likes of Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, and John Cho, with Justin Lin directing.Filming is currently underway in Canada , with an expected July 8 release in theaters next year.

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