Chris Pine’s father was in Star Trek twice before JJ Abrams’ film

Robert Pine played two different characters in Star Trek long before his son Chris Pine was cast as Captain James T. Kirk in JJ Abrams’ franchise reboot. He became known for his role as Sergeant Joseph Getraer in CrispsRobert Pine has appeared in numerous iconic television series from the 1960s to the 2020s. While Robert Pine only appeared in the franchise after becoming a household name, his son Chris Pine broke through with his role as the lead actor in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek Film as Captain James T. Kirk.

Although he was at the time of Star Trek: The Original Series, Robert Pine was never in the running for a guest role alongside William Shatner, his son Chris Pine’s predecessor.. In an interview with StarTrek.comPine explained that since he had a contract with Universal, he was not in Terms of Use because it was not one of their shows. In 1996, after having previously worked for several Characters, Robert Pine was eventually cast in the first of two Star Trek Roles in television shows.

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Chris Pine’s father Robert was in Star Trek: Voyager and Enterprise

Robert Pine made his Star Trek Debut as antagonistic ambassador Liria in Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 3, Episode 3, “The Chute”. Liria was the representative of the Akritirian people, whose legal system had no appeals process. Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) negotiated with Liria on equal terms for the release of Lt. Tom Paris (Robert Duncan McNeill) and Ensign Harry Kim (Garrett Wang), but to no avail. It was a small but important role that required Pine to deliver a page of dialogue via Voyager’s screen. Looking back on the experience in 2020, Robert Pine said:

“…it’s a simple shot with maybe one or two angles and various close-ups. So you’re probably done within an hour, say goodbye to everyone and leave (laughs). It’s not very romantic…”

Chris Pine’s father Robert had a somewhat more significant role a few years later when He played Captain Tavin in Star Trek: Enterprise Season 1, Episode 17, “Fusion”. Tavin was unique among Star Trek‘s Vulcans, as his crew believed emotions should be reintegrated into their psyche. Tavin and Captain Jonathan Archer (Scott Bakula) got along well, as the commanding officer of the Enterprise NX-01 was amazed at how likable his Vulcan counterpart was. In his 2020 retrospective interview, Pine recalled having difficulty remembering many of his lines as Tavin, but praised Scott Bakula for his patience.

Chris Pine wants to return as Captain Kirk in “Star Trek 4”

Like his father in the role of Captain Tavin, Chris Pine is also considering a second attempt at the Star Trek Franchise. Beginning 2024 PopVerse reported that Chris Pine wants to return as Captain Kirk, citing a panel at ACE Superhero Comic Con 2024. During the panel, Chris Pine told the audience:

As for the next phase of (Star Trek), of course you’re all fans, so I’m sure you’ve read it… We all like each other very much. I’m good friends with everyone I’ve worked with. We have a lot of fun doing it. I’m a lot older now, so I’m curious to see where the next story takes us, what it’s going to be, and what we’ve said in the press.

Chris Pine’s desire to play an older Captain Kirk makes Star Trek 4 a tempting prospect. All six of William Shatner’s Star Trek Movies have been about aging and legacy, so it would be fascinating to see what that means for Chris Pine’s version of Captain Kirk. Perhaps Chris Pine’s relationship with his father Robert could influence the star’s characterization as an older James T. Kirk and further the connections between the Pine family and the Star Trek Franchise.

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  Star Trek (2009)

  With JJ Abrams’ 2009 film “Star Trek”, the legendary science fiction franchise was rebooted in a completely new timeline. When a Romulan ship travels back in time and changes the past, the lives of James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), Spock (Zachary Quinto) and the future crew of the USS Enterprise change drastically. In this new timeline, the Romulan Nero (Eric Bana) seeks revenge on Spock, triggering a chain of events that reshape the entire universe.

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  Star Trek: The Next Generation

  The fifth installment in the Star Trek franchise, Star Trek: Voyager is a science fiction series in which the crew of the USS Voyager are on a long journey home after being stranded on the other side of the Milky Way. Led by Captain Kathryn Janeway, the series follows the crew as they travel through truly uncharted areas of space, with new species, friends, enemies and mysteries to solve, while grappling with the politics of a crew in a situation they have never faced before.

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  Star Trek: Enterprise

  Star Trek: Enterprise is a prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series and tells the journeys of the original crew of the starship Enterprise in the 22nd century, one hundred years before Captain Kirk took command of the ship. Enterprise was the sixth series in the Star Trek franchise and the last before a twelve-year hiatus until the premiere of Star Trek: Discovery in 2017. In the series, Scott Bakula plays Captain Jonathan Archer, with an ensemble cast including John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park and Connor Trinneer.