/bnn/media/agency_attachments/oXt4CanOnbaRGckzgwQE.png)
/bnn/media/member_avatars/RbQbLuh8VN6MSlZqEfTK.png )
Follow Us/bnn/media/post_attachments/content/uploads/2024/01/shatners-uncertain-return-as-kirk-a-response-to-star-trek-fans-20240107164934.jpg)
William Shatner, globally recognized as the original Captain Kirk from the Star Trek series, has once again sparked a debate over his potential return to the franchise, this time with an intriguing, somewhat passive-aggressive response to a fan's query.
Shatner's Cryptic Response
It all started when a supporter expressed their enthusiasm for Patrick Stewart's news about a new Star Trek script. Shatner responded by posting a GIF from the classic animation Snow White with the caption "Haters Gonna Hate." This ambiguous reply left fans speculating over its implications. However, when another fan directly asked if Captain Kirk would be returning, Shatner's response was far more telling.
He posted a screenshot from the Paramount+ mobile site's Star Trek landing page, which showcases various leads from the franchise but notably excludes Shatner. This action suggests that Shatner might feel overlooked or slighted by his absence from the platform's promotional material.
A Notable Absence in New Star Trek Canon
Despite Shatner's significant contributions to Star Trek, including behind-the-scenes content and receiving a plaque for the Enterprise-G, his presence is missing from the new Star Trek canon. He has not lent his voice for any series, and his last physical appearance as Kirk was in the 1994 film Generations, where his character meets his end.
Shatner's Absence in New Star Trek Raises Questions Among Fans
Other surviving cast members from the original series, like Walter Koenig and George Takei, have made cameos in newer Star Trek series such as Picard and Lower Decks. This only accentuates the conspicuous absence of Shatner from recent franchise entries, leaving fans and critics alike wondering about the reasons behind this omission.
Shatner's recent interactions have triggered a fresh wave of speculations about his possible return to the Star Trek universe. However, his cryptic responses and apparent disappointment with the franchise's current direction might suggest otherwise.