Who's Not In the New Star Trek?
Heaven Hi!!!
The original Capt. Kirk is disheartened he won’t get to boldly go anywhere with his old pal Spock in the new “Star Trek” movie.
While Leonard Nimoy is reprising his role as the pointy-eared Vulcan in next year’s science-fiction flick, William Shatner is not on board as Kirk.
“I couldn’t believe it. I’m not in the movie at all. Leonard, God bless his heart, is in, but not me,” Shatner, 76, told The Associated Press on Thursday. “I thought, what a decision to make, since it obviously is a decision not to make use of the popularity I have to ensure the movie has good box office. It didn’t seem to be a wise business decision.”
Director J.J. Abrams announced last summer that Nimoy would reprise the role he originated opposite Shatner in the 1960s television show and played again in six big-screen adventures.
Abrams said Shatner probably would have a part in the film, which is due in theaters in December 2008. But while Shatner said he had a couple of meetings with Abrams, nothing came of it. Abrams’ “Trek” film, whose plot is being kept under wraps by distributor Paramount, recounts an early adventure for the crew of the starship Enterprise, with Chris Pines as the young Kirk and Zachary Quinto as the young Spock.
William Shatners Captain Kirk was such an appraised role, because his depiction represented the components that make up human behavior. As the Captain of the ship, Shatner was a strong willed yet, compassionate leader. Most of all he cared for the well being of his crew and would go any lengths to protect them.
Shatners character was often remarked by his Shoulder forward chivalres stance that made him look protective and domineering which made 50% of his character comprised of humanities. His natural handsomeness won over the ladies and he knew how to deal with the ladies which utilized 25% of his sexuality. Kirks brilliance teamed with his sense of humor which made 25% of his character comprised of humor.
In my book Acting For Real, I talk about the six components that make up human behavior. You can see how body shifts, and different ways of movement and interaction with people can cause you to see how these character components function in life. So buy the book and check it out. Take a look at the steps that are able to make you a STAR in your own play of life. ………..And maybe you’ll be asked back for an epic remake.
BE BOP!!!
Thom
