William Shatner would change some things about Kirk’s death in “Star Trek: Generations,” and he’s even said that he would go back and demand a better death for Kirk if he could. As such, it’s hardly surprising that he’s willing to speculate about ways to give his famous character one more whirl — and possibly, a better ending.
Still, don’t take that to mean Shatner is chasing Kirk clout at any cost. On the contrary, he’s quite aware of the character’s importance in the franchise, and as such, any potential return would require a story worthy of Captain James T. Kirk’s time.
In the Canadian Press interview, Shatner himself notes that while he might be willing to revisit the role in the right circumstances, bringing Kirk back would be a tall order. “It’s almost impossible but it was a great role and so well-written and if there were a reason to be there not just to make a cameo appearance, but if there were a genuine reason for the character appearing, I might consider it,” he said. As such, if Kirk ever ends up returning on screens big or small, expect Shatner to make sure that fans are in for a thrilling ride.
