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William Shatner Criticizes the Current State of the Star Trek Franchise
Shatner's Bold Remarks on Star Trek's Decline
William Shatner, the legendary actor best known for embodying Captain James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek series, has recently voiced strong criticism regarding the direction of the franchise. During an hour-long panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2022—hosted by filmmaker Kevin Smith—Shatner candidly shared his thoughts on how the franchise has evolved, or rather devolved, in recent years.