Report: William Shatner Probably Won't Appear in Star Trek 2
Star Trek 2 still doesn't have an official director -- J.J. Abrams has yet to confirm his involvement, though it is widely assumed he'll be back -- but that doesn't mean there isn't time to speculate about whether William Shatner will make an appearance. You'll recall that Abrams had planned to include a Shatner-as-Captain Kirk cameo in Star Trek, but that didn't work out. ("We tried desperately to put him in the movie, but he was making it very clear that he wanted the movie to focus on him significantly, which, frankly, he deserves," said Abrams.) Will things be different for the sequel?
Nope. Not, at least, according to new quotes attributed to Shatner. Speaking at the 2011 Calgary Comic Expo, The Shat poured cold water on his Star Trek 2 return.
"I have become an acquaintance of J.J. [Abrams] as of late, but I'm afraid no -- no, I will not be in Star Trek 2, I'm afraid."
Considering Star Trek 2 isn't really close to going before cameras, that could likely change, but for now: be [inappropriately long pause] disappointed!
· SCOOP: WILLIAM SHATNER REVEALS HE WILL NOT MAKE AN APPEARANCE IN STAR TREK SEQUEL [The Daily Blam via Movies.com]
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I'm trying to read this article, which is very relevant to my interests - nay, my entire selfhood - but I'm hypnotized by those bedroom eyes. MY BODY IS READY, CAPTAIN. PREPARE TO BOARD.
Use ME!!!! I always wanted to do a Star Trek Series.. USE ME
Abrams has a pretty good relationship with Nimoy and Nimoy is already involved in the story line. That's enough throw back for me.
Good because he was a prick when it came to the first. Can you believe he wanted the main role as Captain Kirk??? What were they going to do? Wheel him to the f**king bridge??
no, I want him reanimated in CG, a la Avatar, so that he looks exactly like the thumbnail