In this first look at director J.J. Abrams’ currently shooting “Star Trek” sequel, we see quite clearly that Zachary Quinto’s returning Spock and the newcomer played by Cumberbatch are very much not friends. The two are locked in battle on top of what’s being described as “a Space Barge set.”

During the battle and in the photo you can see here, Spock does his best to stop his foe using his famous Vulcan Death Grip, but the move fails; Cumberbatch’s character is able to overpower the grip and regain the upper hand in his struggle against the Star Fleet officer.

Interestingly, Spock is not the only one wearing a Star Fleet uniform. Cumberbatch’s unknown character is seen wearing a black version of the uniform under his silver overcoat. A sign that this man was a friend before he was a foe?

THIS IS THE STORY OF HOW I DIED.

ETA: MORE COHERENT NOW… BUT I’M STILL CAPSLOCKING.

THE SHIRT THAT BC IS WEARING LOOKS LIKE THE STARFLEET ISSUE BLACK UNDERSHIRT THAT KIRK WEARS MOST OF XI. PRETTY SURE THE PANTS AREN’T STARFLEET, THEY’RE NOT THE RIGHT CUT AND TOO LIGHT.

LOL AT THAT JACKET. SUPER SPACE VILLAIN RIGHT THERE. IF YOU CLICK THROUGH TO THE ARTICLE, THERE’S ANOTHER SHOT OF BC WITH UHURA (ZOE ZALDANA). HIS AUBURN HIGHLIGHTS ARE FABULOUS AND UHURA IS A FIERCE HBIC AS ALWAYS. WERQ THAT PHASER GURL. GLAD TO SEE THE EARRINGS MAKING A REAPPEARENCE. DOES IT LOOK LIKE SHE’S WEARING HOSE? I CAN’T TELL.

SPACE BARGE—WHAT DOES IT MEAN? I HOPE THAT I DON’T GET SPOILED TOO MUCH. I MANAGED TO GO INTO THE FIRST NEARLY COMPLETELY UNSCATHED, BUT THAT WAS A FEW YEARS AGO WHEN I DIDN’T LIKE THE INTERNET AS MUCH…

eta2: “vulcan death grip” isn’t a thing. spock made it up to convince enemies that he’d killed kirk. the actual technique is a vulcan nerve pinch. gosh.

(via theveganpolice)