William Shatner Accuses Paramount of 'Erasing' Captain Kirk
Actor suggests studio executives feel 'threatened' by the iconic Star Trek character.
- William Shatner, the actor who played Captain Kirk in the original Star Trek series, has accused Paramount of 'erasing' his character from the franchise.
- Shatner's comments came in response to fan queries on social media about whether Captain Kirk would appear in future Star Trek projects.
- The actor pointed to the absence of Kirk in Paramount's promotional materials as evidence of his character being sidelined.
- Shatner suggested that those in charge at Paramount feel 'threatened' by the Captain Kirk character.
- Despite his character's apparent erasure, Shatner stated that it doesn't bother him and that the character's legacy will endure for generations.