Hollywood actor Chris Pine has arrived at Ashburton District Court this morning to face a charge for allegedly drink-driving.
Pine, 33, was stopped by police after leaving the Z for Zachariah wrap party at The Blue Pub in Methven on March 1. He allegedly failed an evidential blood test.
Pine is famous for playing Captain James T Kirk in Star Trek and the title role in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit.
He has been charged with driving with excess blood alcohol.
Pine was in New Zealand filming Z for Zachariah alongside Australian-born star of The Wolf of Wall Street, Margot Robbie, and Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor, star of 12 Years A Slave.
The Z for Zachariah film’s cast and crew were in Methven to shoot scenes at Washpen Falls, near Windwhistle.
About 80 actors and crew were then at the wrap party, which finished about 3am on March 1.
Outside court today were two teenage fans.
Ashburton College pupils Jessica King, 12, and Charlotte Muir, 13, said they hoped for autographs and photos with the Star Trek star.
His drink-driving charge had not tainted their view of Pine. “He seems pretty nice,” Charlotte said.
They pair had a teacher-only day today so were not skipping school. “It’s fate,” Charlotte said.
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