According to E! Online, Quinto, who stars in the television series Heroes, will be playing Spock in a new film being directed by J.J. Abrams.
Actor Leonard Nimoy will be returning to his role as Spock, but Quinto will be playing a young Spock in the movie. The film will be set as James T. Kirk and Dr. Spock meet at the Starfleet Academy. The film is expected to be in theatres by Christmas of 2008.