TV Article Star Trek Beyond cast pays tribute to Leonard Nimoy By Jessica Derschowitz Jessica Derschowitz Jessica Derschowitz is the former digital features director at Entertainment Weekly. She left EW in 2022. EW's editorial guidelines Published on August 25, 2015 07:09PM EDT The cast and crew of the next Star Trek film, Star Trek Beyond, is remembering the late Leonard Nimoy and supporting a cause close to the late actor’s heart. Zachary Quinto, who stepped into Nimoy’s shoes (and ears) as Spock, leads the video tribute, remembering him as “an actor, a champion of the arts, and a true inspiration to so many.” “Through his legendary portrayal of Spock, he influenced countless scientists and artists — myself and the rest of the cast included,” Quinto added. The video, which shows Nimoy with Quinto and other members of the cast and crew, is part of the Omaze campaign highlighting nine different charities chosen by the Star Trek Beyond stars — including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, an organization Nimoy was passionate about. Watch the cast pay homage (and give him a Vulcan salute) in the video above. •Casting Net: Lydia Wilson joins Star Trek Beyond •Star Trek title confirmed: Justin Lin shares first photo from Beyond • Justin Lin replaces Roberto Orci as ‘Star Trek 3’ director WANT MORE EW? Subscribe now to keep up with the latest in movies, television and music.