William Shatner shares what he thinks about the new versions of Star Trek
William Shatner has been the face of Star Trek since he played the role of Captain James T. Kirk on Star Trek: The Original Series in 1966. He will be forever associated with the franchise, and the icon's opinions about what's going on in the universe matter to Star Trek fans. Once upon a time, Shatner had said Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, would be "turning in his grave" because of Nu-Trek. And that didn't make fans happy.
In a CinemaBlend interview last year, Shatner expounded on what he said as fans had been quite vocally upset at his comments. As it turns out, the actor wasn't referring to the entirety of the franchise and the new roads it has taken. He was, instead, referencing Roddenberry's strict rules that the newer Trek shows don't adhere to.
"I wonder why some feathers would be ruffled by my saying the guy,...
In a CinemaBlend interview last year, Shatner expounded on what he said as fans had been quite vocally upset at his comments. As it turns out, the actor wasn't referring to the entirety of the franchise and the new roads it has taken. He was, instead, referencing Roddenberry's strict rules that the newer Trek shows don't adhere to.
"I wonder why some feathers would be ruffled by my saying the guy,...
- 2/3/2025
- by Rachel Carrington
- Red Shirts Always Die
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