Star Trek: William Shatner shares brutally honest response to fan question
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy William Shatner has left Star Trek fans in hysterics with his brutally honest reaction to a question about the franchise. Shatner, 93, made his debut in Gene Rodenberry’s mega successful sci-fi franchise in 1966, playing Captain James Kirk, and was ultimately killed off in the 1994 film Star Trek Generations. Fna of Star Trek’s praised the actor for his openness in the comments section, with one responding: “He has a great sense of humour.” Another added: “I can appreciate this level of simple honesty.” However, it’s worth noting that Shatner is not alluding to the fact he himself made money from the decision, but the studio – as he was told by a producer: “We’re going to kill Kirk because we think that will make more money at the box office.” In fact, Shatner was left unimpressed with the impetus behind the idea – but was told Kirk would be dying with or without his approval. William Shatner played Captain Kirk in ‘Star Trek’ for three decades He wrote on X/Twitter: “Well, I don’t know if you heard; I’ve been approached to resurrect Kirk.
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