‘Star Trek Beyond’ Stars Chris Pine and Idris Elba Fight Over Captain Kirk’s Chair (Video)

Actors battle over control of the Starship Enterprise bridge to promote the “Star Trek: To Boldly Go” Omaze campaign, which recruits fans for new film

Chris Pine is facing tough competition for his role as head honcho of the USS Enterprise.

The actor, who reprises his role as Captain Kirk in “Star Trek Beyond,” battles over control of the Starship Enterprise bridge with newcomer to the franchise, Idris Elba, in a video to promote Omaze’s charitable campaign.

“There is still time for you to win a walk-on role in the new movie,” Pine tells viewers in a YouTube video released Thursday. However, he has to fight for airtime with Elba, who keeps speaking over him.

“The yellow lines are you — the white lines are me,” the “Luther” actor corrects his American co-host condescendingly.

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