Chris Pine on the idea of playing a more adult version of Captain Kirk

July 11, 2024

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“Star Trek” star Chris Pine talks about his return for a fourth installment in the timeless science fiction series.

Published Thu, 11 July 2024, 17:17:07 -0500

by Aedan Juvet

Article overview

Chris Pine talks about his role as an adult Captain Kirk at ACE Comic Con 2024.

Fans are still eagerly awaiting news about the uncertain development of the film “Star Trek 4”.

Pine is curious about the narrative possibilities for an older Kirk.

The franchise’s loyal audience is expecting a full return to the cinema.

Fans of the groundbreaking 2009 remake of Star Trek have always hoped several For years, the status of a fourth film has been debated. And while we waited, we received some promising news, only to have the rug pulled out from under us several times. Nonetheless, fans of the film and its celebrated cast are still very interested in the potential story that could be told through an official film. Star Trek 4.

Star Trek: Chris Pine optimistic about the future of the film franchise — Chris Pine as Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek Beyond (2016). Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures

Chris Pine is open to an older version of his cult album Star Trek character

During an appearance at the ACE Superhero Comic Con 2024 (first reported by PopVerse), Actor Chris Pine discussed the idea of a possible fourth Star Trek film after excessive studio restructuring left the franchise essentially in cinematic limbo. Pine reveals: “In terms of the next phase of (Star Trek), obviously 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’d be curious to see where the next story takes us, what it’s going to be and what we’ve said in the press.”

I think it is safe to assume that the majority of Star Trek Fans are Really in the hope of seeing Star Trek 4 moving forward, especially because it is arguably one of the best adaptations the franchise has ever seen. Yes, there will always be a revolving door of adaptations, which we welcome (like the rather impressive addition of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds), although it would be a nice conclusion for fans of the classic series and its cinematic revival.

What do you think about a more adult version of Captain Kirk and a possible Star Trek 4?

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