William Shatner wants to return as Jim Kirk in Abram’s Universe... - Page 6

teacake · September 8 2012, 10:00 AM

And for THAT reason he probably wouldn't do a Bolian.

But you should write him a letter. Suggest it.

Drago-Kazov · September 9 2012, 11:47 AM

Let a new actor have his chance. There can be Trek without Shatner.

JarodRussell · September 9 2012, 12:57 PM

Where have you been the last years?

NrobbieC · September 9 2012, 06:17 PM

Drago-Kazov wrote:

Let a new actor have his chance. There can be Trek without Shatner.

Shatner makes Trek so much worse, save for Generations because he gets killed twice

izarian · September 20 2012, 06:40 PM

He's too fat!

Delsaber · September 20 2012, 06:46 PM

I think the window for a JJverse Shatner appearance to really work has already passed. Specifically, the scene in Trek XI that was written for Shatner which never happened. That would've been absolutely perfect and I very much doubt that anything else they try will hit home with the same force. Better to leave it alone than half-ass it.

On the other hand? Shatner is an octogenarian now. If they're going to do this, it needs to be as soon as possible.

Dream · September 20 2012, 06:57 PM

Meh. I've always liked Spock more than Kirk anyway.

Mr_Homn · September 22 2012, 08:51 PM

Delsaber wrote:

On the other hand? Shatner is an octogenarian now. If they're going to do this, it needs to be as soon as possible.

You would think, but I'm starting to think Shatner will outlive me, and I'm in my 20s.

The guy looks phenomenal for 81.

Everyone's (including me) always raved at how Patrick Stewart still looks the same after all these years, but in the last couple of years I think even stewart has starting to show his age more than Shatner, and he's 10 years younger. A lot of that surely has to do with plastic surgery, which Shatner has had plenty of, but hey, it's all fair game in showbiz!

Spock/Uhura Fan · September 22 2012, 11:00 PM

Mr_Homn wrote:

Delsaber wrote:

On the other hand? Shatner is an octogenarian now. If they're going to do this, it needs to be as soon as possible.

You would think, but I'm starting to think Shatner will outlive me, and I'm in my 20s.

The guy looks phenomenal for 81.

Everyone's (including me) always raved at how Patrick Stewart still looks the same after all these years, but in the last couple of years I think even stewart has starting to show his age more than Shatner, and he's 10 years younger. A lot of that surely has to do with plastic surgery, which Shatner has had plenty of, but hey, it's all fair game in showbiz!

This photo is from February of this year:

If that's what plastic surgery did for him...

teacake · September 23 2012, 02:09 AM

It's not just the looks, it's the vitality he exudes.

Spock/Uhura Fan · September 23 2012, 04:06 AM

I can buy the vitality part. I've never not seen him have a liveliness to him, but I also haven't seen most of his ST work. I think I've seen more of him as Denny Crane.

teacake · September 23 2012, 04:33 AM

The man is amazing.. my first big crush was Captain Kirk

Mr_Homn · September 23 2012, 04:46 AM

Spock/Uhura Fan wrote:

If that's what plastic surgery did for him...

Are you kidding? He's 81. I think your picture proves my point. Have you seen many 81 year olds lately? They usually look like they maybe have a few years left to live. He could pass as a 60 year old easily.

Show me an 81 year old man who looks and seems younger.

Try this. Google image search "81 year old" and see what comes up. Then tell me you don't think Shatner looks young as hell for his age.

Spock/Uhura Fan · September 23 2012, 08:32 AM

He may have fewer wrinkles; I'll give you that, but then, so does Joan Rivers...

Spock/Uhura Fan · September 23 2012, 08:36 AM

teacake wrote:

The man is amazing.. my first big crush was Captain Kirk

My mother loves Captain Kirk from TOS and the movies too.

September 8 2012, 10:00 AM	#76
teacake Admiral Location: Militant Janeway True Path Devotees Compound. With Sehlats.	Re: William Shatner wants to return as Jim Kirk in Abram’s Universe... And for THAT reason he probably wouldn't do a Bolian. But you should write him a letter. Suggest it. __________________ Rider: I can't believe you'd kill me for a field of empty holes. J'onn: It's all I have. ■ ■ ■ Janeway does Melbourne

September 9 2012, 11:47 AM	#77
Drago-Kazov Fleet Captain	Re: William Shatner wants to return as Jim Kirk in Abram’s Universe... Let a new actor have his chance. There can be Trek without Shatner.

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JarodRussell Vice Admiral	Re: William Shatner wants to return as Jim Kirk in Abram’s Universe... Where have you been the last years?

September 20 2012, 06:40 PM	#80
izarian Ensign	Re: William Shatner wants to return as Jim Kirk in Abram’s Universe... He's too fat!

September 20 2012, 06:46 PM	#81
Delsaber Commodore Location: Parts Unknown	Re: William Shatner wants to return as Jim Kirk in Abram’s Universe... I think the window for a JJverse Shatner appearance to really work has already passed. Specifically, the scene in Trek XI that was written for Shatner which never happened. That would've been absolutely perfect and I very much doubt that anything else they try will hit home with the same force. Better to leave it alone than half-ass it. On the other hand? Shatner is an octogenarian now. If they're going to do this, it needs to be as soon as possible. __________________ • Delsaber, The Punk Rock P'takh, from Parts Unknown... • Caffeine-Fueled: jittery, occasionally-maintained geek culture blogging.

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September 20 2012, 06:57 PM	#82
Dream Admiral	Re: William Shatner wants to return as Jim Kirk in Abram’s Universe... Meh. I've always liked Spock more than Kirk anyway. __________________ TWoP Forums .

September 23 2012, 02:09 AM	#85
teacake Admiral Location: Militant Janeway True Path Devotees Compound. With Sehlats.	Re: William Shatner wants to return as Jim Kirk in Abram’s Universe... It's not just the looks, it's the vitality he exudes. __________________ Rider: I can't believe you'd kill me for a field of empty holes. J'onn: It's all I have. ■ ■ ■ Janeway does Melbourne

September 23 2012, 04:06 AM	#86
Spock/Uhura Fan Captain Location: Where It's At.	Re: William Shatner wants to return as Jim Kirk in Abram’s Universe... I can buy the vitality part. I've never not seen him have a liveliness to him, but I also haven't seen most of his ST work. I think I've seen more of him as Denny Crane. __________________ MA'AM. Hot damn, I can dig it.

September 23 2012, 04:33 AM	#87
teacake Admiral Location: Militant Janeway True Path Devotees Compound. With Sehlats.	Re: William Shatner wants to return as Jim Kirk in Abram’s Universe... The man is amazing.. my first big crush was Captain Kirk __________________ Rider: I can't believe you'd kill me for a field of empty holes. J'onn: It's all I have. ■ ■ ■ Janeway does Melbourne

September 23 2012, 08:32 AM	#89
Spock/Uhura Fan Captain Location: Where It's At.	Re: William Shatner wants to return as Jim Kirk in Abram’s Universe... He may have fewer wrinkles; I'll give you that, but then, so does Joan Rivers... __________________ MA'AM. Hot damn, I can dig it.