Actor William Shatner Expresses Interest in Embracing De-Aging Techniques to Potentially Revisit Star Trek Role

Actor William Shatner Expresses Interest in Embracing De-Aging Techniques to Potentially Revisit Star Trek Role

Famous Faces Defying Age: Can William Shatner Return to Star Trek?

Ever seen an iconic figure seemingly turn back the clock on the big screen? Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny gave Harrison Ford a youthful refresh, but Jeff Bridges was still spooked by his transformation in Tron: Legacy. But 93-year-old Star Trek legend, William Shatner, is game if it means he can revisit the sci-fi universe.

In a chat with the Canadian Press (via Hollywood Reporter), Shatner expressed intrigue about a return to Star Trek, calling it "almost impossible." He added, "It was a great role and so well-written, and if there were a reason for the character appearing, I might consider it." The script and context would indeed matter, not just the availability of tech that can make Shatner look younger.

Shatner, the man behind Captain Kirk, perished on screen in Star Trek Generations. However, Shatner wouldn't mind playing a younger version of his timeless character. As a technology ambassador for Otoy, creators of software that can subtract years from your looks in a film, resurrecting Kirk could be a reality. He hinted at resurrection through freezing his body and brain for future use, with an amusing scenario: "A company that wants to freeze my body and my brain for the future might be a way of going about it ... 'We've got Captain Kirk's brain frozen here.' There's a scenario. 'Let's see if we can bring back a little bit of this, a little salt, a little pepper. Oh, look at that. Here comes Captain Kirk!'"

The Star Trek universe is buzzing with new projects. Two new movies are allegedly in the works, along with the streaming shows on Paramount+. Would you be keen to see Shatner reprise Captain Kirk with the aid of de-aging tech?

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Insights:- De-aging technology could potentially allow William Shatner to return as a younger Captain Kirk, as seen in movies like The Irishman and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.- Star Trek 4 and an upcoming Starfleet Academy series are rumored to offer opportunities for Shatner's return, potentially through the Kelvin Timeline or holographic forms.- A return by Shatner could offer new depth to Captain Kirk's legacy and explore themes of identity, purpose, and resurrection.

1. De-aging technology, as seen in movies like 'The Irishman' and 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny', might potentially enable William Shatner to reprise his role as the younger Captain Kirk in a future 'Star Trek' project.
2. With two new 'Star Trek' movies and streaming shows on Paramount+ in the works, fans are keen to speculate about the possibility of William Shatner returning as Captain Kirk, aided by de-aging technology.
3. In a conversation with the Canadian Press, Shatner himself has expressed interest in revisiting the 'Star Trek' universe, hinting at the possibility of utilizing de-aging technology, as well as the idea of freezing his body and brain for future use.
4. A return by William Shatner as Captain Kirk could offer a unique opportunity to explore themes of identity, purpose, and resurrection, ultimately enriching the legacy of this iconic character in the 'Star Trek' universe.

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