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Actor Joe Taslim reveals character in 'Star Trek Beyond'
Joe Taslim has finally revealed the name of his character in Star Trek Beyond, which is slated to debut in Indonesian cinemas on July 20
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Actor Joe Taslim poses for a photograph at JCC Senayan in South Jakarta in March. (kompas.com/Andi Muttya Keteng Pangerang)
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ollowing news that Joe Taslim has joined Star Trek Beyond as a cast member, the actor has been keeping his fans guessing regarding his exact role in the film.
On Tuesday, Joe finally revealed the name of his character in Star Trek Beyond, which is slated to debut in Indonesian cinemas on July 20.
“What else do I need to do to prove my love for Indonesia, even my name in Star Trek Beyond is so Jakarta = MONAS!! #IndonesiaGoesBeyond,” Joe said via Instagram on Tuesday. The post includes a screenshot of the movie’s cast and crew, which mentions the actor’s character as Manas.
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His fans will have to wait until next week to find out who the character actually is, but it has been suggested that the role will involve wearing “heavy makeup”.
“I have a quiz!! The role I am playing is in the last trailer feat Rihanna, and in the Rihanna video I just posted above. The hint is: I acted inside outside with this character, you need to guess! Yeah I am on heavy makeup…” Joe wrote on his official LINE account on Tuesday as reported by kompas.com.
Joe has previously been involved in other international projects such as The Raid: Redemption (2011) and Fast & Furious 6 (2013). (kes)
