Stephen of Borg 2 Posted July 6, 2006 William Shatner is happy with the idea of Matt Damon playing the new young Captain Kirk in J.J. Abrams' upcoming Star Trek film. "I think its great. The tragedy is that when somebody else is playing you younger, you're really old." he told USA Today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted July 6, 2006 Its a great idea. Damon certainly has the look. I'm glad that Shatner is very gracious about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gul_nodrog 2 Posted July 7, 2006 Does anyone really expect Matt Damon to go the Ben Affleck route and agree to do science fiction? Bourne was one thing ... Star Trek is something else. I don't think he'll do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 5 Posted July 11, 2006 Shatner Refutes Damon Casting Rumor The recent rumors suggesting that Matt Damon is to play a young James T. Kirk may be true, but sources close to William Shatner say that this is news to him. Shatner, the man responsible for the iconic character, has yet to speak to the producers of the announced "Star Trek XI," nor has his opinion been solicited as to who should play the young future captain of the Enterprise. To recap: Since the announcement of "Star Trek XI" back in April of this year, rumors have been flying, most of which have been refuted. The original story in Variety suggested that the movie would be a sort of prequel to the Original Series, with Kirk, Spock and others in their Starfleet Academy days. This idea was quickly shot down by producer and long-time Star Trek fan J.J. Abrams. And now, according to Shatner, he has yet to be contacted about the possible choices of actor to play his younger screen character or even give his blessing to the project. One thing we do know about "Star Trek XI" is that no major details — movie title, stars, setting, release date — have been confirmed. And, until you read it here, please treat it as a rumor! StarTrek.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen of Borg 2 Posted July 11, 2006 USA Today lied? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krysis 2 Posted July 12, 2006 So, is it true or not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted November 6, 2010 So, is it true or not? Probably not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack_Bauer 1 Posted November 6, 2010 Well, the rumours weren't entirely wrong. Matt Damon was offered the role of Kirk...George Kirk. http://www.filmofilia.com/2009/11/25/matt-...orge-kirk-role/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted November 7, 2010 One of the reasons he didn't get to be Kirk was he looks too old to be a Cadet. But I could see him as a seasoned Lt. or a young Lt.Cmdr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites