Trek fans see stars on Sydney red carpet SYDNEY April 23 AAP - Fans squealed, passing bus passengers gawked and the paparazzi flashed their cameras as the stars and director of Star Trek Into Darkness walked the red carpet in Sydney for the film's premiere. A surprisingly bearded Chris Pine, who reprised his role from 2009's Star Trek as a young Captain James T Kirk, shook hands with fans and posed for photos on Tuesday night. Director JJ Abrams spent a lot of time engaging with the fans who had lined up for more than an hour for a glimpse of their heroes, and told AAP that fans of the Trek universe are truly passionate. "There are definitely people out there who live and breathe this thing in a way that is impressive," Abrams said. It's a feeling that's echoed by the film's cast, especially Karl Urban, who plays Dr Leonard "Bones" McCoy. "It's not weird, I think it's amazing - there's a woman over there with my face tattooed on her arm," Urban said, clearly impressed to be face to face with his skin ink portrait. It's fun to be a part of something that is so well loved. Zachary Quinto (Mr Spock) impressed fans in a dark suit, teamed with a deep purple shirt and a bow tie. Quinto said he's received pictures of a few tattoos himself and finds the tributes to be heartfelt. "For the most part people have been really respectful and supportive and encouraging for the new movies and I like that kind of enthusiasm," he said. And Abrams dismissed the idea that anyone who loves Star Trek is a geek. "They are usually very smart sophisticated people who I am grateful for," he said. We would not be making this movie if it were not for them. Star Trek Into Darkness opens in Australian cinemas on May 9.