The Gathering

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In what probably gives a whole new meaning to "Spock's Brain," Zachary Quinto -- who amazed (and scared) audiences with his portrayal of the evil Sylar in the NBC series "Heroes" -- told Starburst magazine that he hopes producers of the upcoming Star Trek movie give him a ring.

"When the news about the next Star Trek movie began to surface, I became inundated with e-mails and links to Web sites where people were saying, 'Zach Quinto should play [young] Spock," said the actor, according to the most recent issue of Starburst that hit newsstands in the United Kingdom this week. "I started opening myself up to the idea and I think the exploration and immersion to be done with such a character would be amazing."

While casting rumors have been running rampant, several actors have expressed a desire to take on reimagined roles of Star Trek's greatest figures that include Capt. James T. Kirk, Spock and Dr. McCoy. While a lot of interest from various actors has more to do with how much they are a fan of the science-fiction franchise, Quinto says his interest is far more professional ... and logical.

"I tend to be a type of person who acts from a very visceral place and reacts emotionally to situations, and to 'become' a character that is completely the opposite of that is one of the reasons why I am an actor," Quinto said. "I would love the opportunity to understand what it is to only operate from a place of logic and look at things so specifically from that perspective."

It is still unclear if Quinto will have some extra time in his schedule this fall as his fate seems to be undetermined for the second season of the hit NBC series, which will return in the fall.