William Shatner, the iconic actor known for his role as Captain Kirk in the original Star Trek series, recently shared his thoughts on Paramount Plus’ ongoing attempts to erase his character from the franchise’s history. In a series of tweets on January 6th, 2022, Shatner showed his unbothered attitude towards the situation, stating that the attempts to erase Kirk will have little effect on his well-established legacy.
The conversation began when a fan asked Shatner about the negativity surrounding Sir Patrick Stewart’s announcement of a Picard movie script in the works. The actor responded with a GIF of Disney’s Snow White dancing and the text “Haters Gonna Hate,” expressing his excitement for a new movie with Stewart.
Another fan then questioned if we will ever see Captain Kirk again, to which Shatner shared a screenshot of the Paramount Plus app’s Star Trek collection banner, where every television entry is represented by their respective leads except for The Original Series, which is embodied by Spock instead of Kirk. Shatner playfully pointed out this “massive flub” and stated that it has been going on for years, but it doesn’t bother him in the least.
He continued by expressing his thoughts on the group trying to erase Kirk from Star Trek history, stating that it makes no difference to him and the character will never be forgotten. He also shared that it’s just a TV character from the 1960s and people should “get over it.”
The actor assured his concerned fans that the attempts to erase Kirk will not be successful and that the character has been indoctrinated into popular culture for generations. He closed out the discussion with an animated GIF from Schitt’s Creek, indicating that it’s time to move on from the conversation.
Despite these ongoing attempts, Shatner remains unfazed and is continuing to work on new projects. He recently announced his involvement in Kevin Smith’s upcoming Masters of the Universe: Revelation in an undisclosed voice role. The show is set to debut in 2024.
As fans continue to debate about the erasure of Captain Kirk, it’s clear that Shatner is not letting it get to him. He firmly believes that Kirk will always be a part of Star Trek history and no amount of attempts to erase him will change that. Shatner’s legacy as the first leading man in the franchise will continue to be appreciated and celebrated by fans, no matter what Paramount Plus tries to do.
William Shatner has spoken out on the ongoing attempts to erase his character Captain Kirk from Star Trek history, making it clear that he is unfazed by their actions. His unwavering confidence in his legacy as a beloved actor and his iconic role will surely be remembered for generations to come.
