But it was the filmmaker's role as Starfleet Academy commandant Admiral Barnett in J.J. Abrams' 2009 re-imagining of Star Trek, that has made him a household name to Trekkies everywhere. Soon the actor will be stepping into the shoes of Oscar Winner Morgan Freeman as he takes over the role of Dr. Alex Cross in xXx director Rob Cohen's upcoming film I, Alex Cross. Freeman famously originated the role on screen, which is based on the popular novels by author James Patterson, in 1997's Kiss The Girls and the 2001 film Along Came A Spider. The movie is currently in pre-production and is set to co-star Matthew Fox (Lost) and Ed Burns (Saving Private Ryan).

Our very own Jasmine Simpkins recently had a chance to sit down with Tyler Perry while he was out promoting his new film, Madea's Big Happy Family. She took the opportunity to ask the actor if he will be retuning for Star Trek 2 and he admitted that J.J. Abrams has yet to call him about it. Perry went on to say that he doesn't think that the script for the sequel has been completed yet. Jasmine also took the opportunity to ask Perry about I, Alex Cross, and if he has spoken to Morgan Freeman about taking over the role.

To hear what Tyler Perry had to say about Star Trek 2 and I, Alex Cross in his own words, please click on the video player above.

Madea's Big Happy Family opens in theaters everywhere on April 22nd.