'It's Going to Be a Great Movie': A throwback to Chris Pine's excitement for All the Old Knives
A look back to when Chris Pine talked about his excitement for 'Star Trek 4' despite not having seen the script, and discussed his Amazon drama, 'All the Old Knives,' based on Olen Steinhauer’s novel.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:24 PM ISTA look back to when Chris Pine talked about his excitement for 'Star Trek 4' despite not having seen the script, and discussed his Amazon drama, 'All the Old Knives,' based on Olen Steinhauer’s novel.
Chris Pine's Amazon drama "All the Old Knives" spun a riveting tale of intrigue and romance, with Pine's character, a CIA agent, revisiting a past love and a haunting terrorist hijacking. Meanwhile, fans eagerly anticipate the return of Pine in a different kind of action — "Star Trek 4."
"This was one of the better scripts I've ever read" - Chris Pine's Passion Project
"All the Old Knives," based on Olen Steinhauer’s 2015 novel, is a finely woven tapestry of flashbacks narrating an old romance against the backdrop of a horrific hijacking. Pine found the script compelling, labeling it as one of the best he has ever read. "It's just beautifully written... It's a great puzzle. It's a great whodunit," he explained, adding that the story, much like classics like "Casablanca" and "The English Patient," wrapped a sweeping love story around an engrossing mystery.
"I Love Star Trek, I Love My People" - Awaiting Star Trek 4
Fans worldwide are holding their breath for the fourth installment of "Star Trek." When it comes to his return to the franchise, Pine and his co-stars are as much in the dark as the fans, but the eagerness is palpable. "I think everybody was like, 'Did you hear about this?' [Laughs]. We're usually the last people to find out, but I do know we're all excited," he said.
Yet, despite the script being a mystery, Pine is ready to beam back up to the Enterprise. "I don't trust anybody, but I'm excited. I love the story. I love Star Trek. I love my people," he confessed.
Aside from the Star Trek anticipation and the success of "All the Old Knives," Pine is eyeing another captivating script, "Newsflash," focusing on the day of President Kennedy's assassination. However, the timeline for the project remains uncertain.
"All the Old Knives" started streaming on Prime Video and opened in select theaters on April 8, 2022.
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