What does William Shatner think of Chris Pine as Captain Kirk?

William Shatner Says Chris Pine Playing Kirk Makes Him Consider His Own Mortality. But he recently said that Chris Pine playing the role makes him consider his own death. Though he told Digital Spy, “I’ve seen the two films JJ Abrams directed and I enjoyed them very much,” watching Pine is a strange, surreal experience …

Does William Shatner like Chris Pine?

Shatner commented in one of his interviews that he saw the J. J. Abrams’ Star Trek movies and enjoyed them very much. And as for his words on Pine, he called him young, handsome, and talented. Those all sound like a pretty good endorsement.

What does William Shatner think of the new Star Trek movies?

Shatner said he was “delighted to hear” there’s a new film in the works. Still going strong at 90, he sounded eager to return to the franchise, joking that “We need to see a Prime Kirk 55 years after the fact, and maybe 20 pounds heavier.

Who will be the new Captain Kirk?

Chris Pine
Chris Pine, who had been in talks to join the cast of J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek” flick, will play the young James Kirk, while Karl Urban will take on the role of Dr. Leonard McCoy, Paramount says.

Is Chris Pine still Captain Kirk?

In August 2018, it was reported that Pine would not be reprising his role as Captain Kirk in the fourth film of the Star Trek film series after contract negotiations fell through.

Will William Shatner Star in a Star Trek movie with Chris Pine?

William Shatner doesn’t think he’ll ever star as Captain Kirk in a Star Trek movie alongside Chris Pine, and he’s perfectly okay with that. William Shatner has no desire to play Kirk opposite Chris Pine in a Star Trek movie. Shatner originated the role of James T. Kirk in the first Star Trek series back in 1966.

Will Chris Pine and Bill Shatner’s Kirk ever team up?

Last night one fan asked if there was ever going to be a team-up with Star Trek’s two Kirks: Shatner and Chris Pine. Bill replied simply, “Probably not but I’m fine with that.” Shatner’s assessment of the likelihood of seeing Chris Pine’s Kirk alongside his own is probably pretty accurate.

Who is the most iconic Star Trek’s Captain Kirk?

While William Shatner is the most iconic version of Star Trek’s Captain Kirk, Chris Pine gives him a run for his money. A lot of iconic sci-fi heroes exist but captain James T. Kirk from Star Trek is by far one of the most loved ones. He was the first Star Trek captain who set a high line for all those who came after him.

What would Star Trek look like without Chris Pine?

Chris Pine and the renewed Star Trek film franchise reintroduced Kirk to the younger audience. And just like in the case of William Shatner, the films wouldn’t be what they are without Chris Pine. Even though Shatner’s Captain Kirk was busy leading his spaceships, he still found the time to romance beautiful women all over the galaxy.