At San Diego ComicCon 2007, during the Star Trek panel,
Paramount announced that Zachary Quinto, who plays ‘Sylar’ on NBC’s Heroes, will play the role of Spock in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek film.As expected.

In the image: Zach Quinto
shakes hands with Leonard
Nimoy at SDCC 2007
But there’s a -small- twist: Zach will portray Spock, but a more ‘mature Spock’ will be portrayed by Leonard Nimoy (the actor who played ‘Spock’ in the original 1966 Star Trek televised series).

Zach Quinto was present at the panel, and commented “It is incredible to be part of something so iconic” he said also he’ll honor the part and he’ll add his own ’spin’ to the role.