Matt Damon to (possibly) play Captain Kirk

[Mikeus Caesar]

Yes, me and my small society (me and one other guy) of Star Trek fans at school were shocked when we found this in the Metro newspaper (free newspaper found on British buses and trains).

'Matt Damon is tipped to take the role of a young Captain Kirk in a new Star Trek film from Lost creator JJ Abrams. Damon has the blessing of the original Kirk, William Shatner.'

So, what's your opinion? While me and my friend agree that a new Trek movie is a great thing, my friend is unsure as to whether Damon would make a good Kirk. I think he'll be fine, and look forward to it.

[Gregoshi]

I hadn't heard about this but my gut reaction is to agree with you curry - Matt seems like a very good choice. I just...hope...he can get...the voice right.

[doc_bean]

But..Shatner was horrible himself, surely this must be an improvement ?

Hell, Ben Affleck would have been an improvement...

[Mikeus Caesar]

But..Shatner was horrible himself, surely this must be an improvement ?

Hell, Ben Affleck would have been an improvement...

Shatner was great.

KHAAAAAAAN!

[lars573]

What's funny about this is that by the time the movie gets made and in theatres (2-3 years min.) Matt Damon will be older than William Shatner was when he played Kirk. Kind of defeats the concept of him playing a younger Kirk doesn't it? Guess that baby face is saving Damon again.

[Gregoshi]

Good point lars. I had that thought too in the back of my mind but I didn't know how old Damon was.

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

Are any other characters from the original series going to make an appearance?

[lars573]

Good point lars. I had that thought too in the back of my mind but I didn't know how old Damon was.

According to IMDB, October 9 1970. He's almost 36. That is exactly the same age as Shatner was when Star Trek came on 40 years ago.

Are any other characters from the original series going to make an appearance?

Rumour I heard was it's about Kirk and Spock meeting in the academy.

[Beirut]

But..Shatner was horrible himself, surely this must be an improvement ?

Hell, Ben Affleck would have been an improvement...

"Gah!... sputter... fume... "


Now look! How can you say Shatner was horrible when what he did and the way he did it became legendary? He was exactly what he was supposed to be, "A tin platted swaggering dictator with delusions of godhood."

Shatner did not play kirk - Shatner was Kirk.

Anyone know the episode that quote comes from?

[InsaneApache]

City at the edge of tomorrow?

[Spino]

Great, the latest brainstorm from the guy who created and ultimately ruined the Babylon 5 series. B5 had two, maybe three decent seasons in its entire run and those were the early seasons before Strazynski's muse abandoned him and his ego ran wild.

As far as I'm concerned Trek's horse died a long time ago, just before the last two seasons of Next Generation when the producers turned on the mediocrity autopilot and the plots became incredibly stale & hackneyed. Paramount should just bury the goddamn franchise before people start molesting the bones.

[Gregoshi]

"A tin platted swaggering dictator with delusions of godhood."

...Anyone know the episode that quote comes from?

The Trouble with Tribbles - at least Scotty was man enough to let that Klingon insult pass.

[Beirut]

The Trouble with Tribbles - at least Scotty was man enough to let that Klingon insult pass.

Ma man!

[doc_bean]

The Trouble with Tribbles - at least Scotty was man enough to let that Klingon insult pass.

Is it just me or is that the only original Star trek episode that actually exists ? I remember the BBC broadcasting the original series again (and again) and I think i watched it twice and it was twice THAT episode !

[Kralizec]

Damon is not a bad choice.

Any other info available on the movie? (yes, I'm lazy)

[Mikeus Caesar]

Damon is not a bad choice.

Any other info available on the movie? (yes, I'm lazy)

Try typing in 'Matt Damon Kirk' on google. Plenty of info there.

And do it yourself, you lazy sod!