William Shatner turned 93 on March 22, and as may be his gift to fans, a documentary about his life is being shown in theaters nationwide. You Can Call Me Bill touches the actor’s mind about his upbringing, his philosophy of life, and, yes, Star Trek. The actor even laments the way Kirk’s death played out in Star Trek: Generations, so CinemaBlend wanted to know if it could replace him if it had the chance.
I had the glorious opportunity to watch and communicate with William Shatner about You Can Call Me Bill, and we talked about his scene in the documentary about Kirk’s death in Star Trek: Generations, which is streaming on a Max subscription lately. The studios had older actors like Harrison Ford and had made adjustments to the videos in the afterlife and he might have a chance to return to the level with more awe and awe than he had initially believed. I asked him if he would accept the opportunity to do it again if he was given it, and the actor gave a straightforward answer:
Probably not. The time has passed. It’s done. I did the best I could. I’d like to have some more pictures. But when I say that’s what I meant, I heard other people say it right before you arrived. No, no, I get it. That’s what I have. So, you know, get in the zone. Uh. It’s cruel. This is the realm of fantasy.
In the end, William Shatner stated that while he wanted to redo his scene in Star Trek: Generations, the actual task of doing so is more or less a fantasy than a realistic request. What’s more, he’s made peace with the moment and believes enough enthusiasts have mastered his character to perceive the awe and discovery he saw in his final moments, even if the scene didn’t capture that as well as it could have.
It wasn’t up to him.
Even if William Shatner wanted to, the question would still be whether he would be allowed to do something like that with Star Trek. The actor shared polarized perspectives on the current state of the franchise, though he explained the comment about writer Gene. Roddenberry “turning in his grave” before CinemaBlend. In addition, the franchise is more willing to completely overhaul the roles of actors beyond employing outdated technology.
You Can Call Me Bill is full of engaging stories about William Shatner and a story that delves into some of his fears and genuine thoughts about his life. Shatner told CinemaBlend that he agreed to make the documentary to leave a legacy for his circle. from family members and, as such, forced him to be “completely honest” in doing so. Fans will actually enjoy watching and maybe even leave with a different attitude toward the actor than before.
Those who wish to see You Can Call Me Bill can check the screening times and purchase tickets at Fandango. For those who can’t locate a screening near them, there are still plenty of old William Shatner episodes to watch on Star Trek. assuming you have a Paramount subscription to stream it.
Mick Joest is a content producer for CinemaBlend with his hand at an eclectic combination of television savvy. Star Trek is his main activity, but he also occasionally reports in the world of Star Trek, WWE, Doctor Who, 90 Day Fiancé, Quantum Leap. and Great Hermano. Se graduated from Indiana Southern University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in radio and television. He’s smart at moderating panels and appearing on podcasts if he gets the chance, too.
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