Star Trek: Unusual New Worlds promised extra of Paul Wesley’s James T. Kirk in Season 2, however I believe it is truthful to say he is popped up a bit greater than some (together with myself) anticipated. The newest look showcased the primary assembly between Kirk, Spock, and Uhura, which is clearly an especially essential lore second, contemplating they’re a part of the core crew of Star Trek‘s authentic sequence. Components of the fandom have change into antsy, figuring out Kirk will substitute Pike in an official capability sooner or later sooner or later, given these characters’ canonical historical past, so CinemaBlend determined to ask Wesley about Kirk’s future with all the above in thoughts.
I spoke to Paul Wesley forward of the SAG-AFTRA strike, and we mentioned how the assembly of Spock, Uhura, and Kirk could possibly be seen as a precursor to an eventual re-imagining of Star Trek: The Authentic Sequence, or for Kirk to stand up and take Pike’s job on Unusual New Worlds when the latter vacates the place. Wesley mentioned anybody getting nervous about seeing extra of him and fewer of Anson Mount’s chief should not fear, as a result of the trio’s assembly wasn’t an indication of the long run, however one with nostalgic ties. In his phrases:
To begin with, Unusual New Worlds is such a profitable sequence. It is so beloved, and folks find it irresistible a lot. I do not suppose followers want to fret about some takeover [by me]. I believe we’re simply paying homage to the unique sequence and the genesis of these relationships, and I actually do not suppose followers have to have any considerations. I believe it is extra [that] they need to actually have a look at it with nostalgia and, frankly, with heat.
Paul Wesley feels assured that Paramount+ is in no rush to maneuver on from Star Trek: Unusual New Worlds‘ present establishment, given how properly issues have already gone. So whereas we have seen Kirk closely featured in a number of Season 2 episodes up to now, and can seemingly have a task to play within the musical episode, the ship will stay Pike’s Enterprise within the foreseeable future for these watching with a Paramount+ subscription.
Even when James T. Kirk will not change into the captain of the Enterprise on Star Trek: Unusual New Worlds, that is to not say we cannot ever see Paul Wesley’s iteration of the enduring character incomes the title. Wesley desires to play Kirk for a very long time if the chance stays accessible, and he reassured me that if any such spinoff is obtainable to him down the road, he is keen and able to be part of it.
With that mentioned, if anyone known as me and every time Unusual New Worlds had its run, issues had been over, they usually mentioned, ‘Hey, we’re gonna do a model of TOS,’ I’d bounce on a heartbeat. In fact, I might. I am having such a blast taking part in this character. I find it irresistible.
It is good to listen to that Paul Wesley is up for portraying Kirk in no matter upcoming Trek sequence is perhaps conceived, even when there aren’t any plans within the works at the moment. The actor did point out to CinemaBlend beforehand that he’d heard in regards to the Kirk reference made in Picard Season 3, so even when his portrayal of Kirk solely lives on through enjoyable cameos of that nature, assuming Star Trek: Legacy will get greenlit sooner or later, we would take it in a heartbeat.
Till then, Anson Mount’s Pike will stay the lead on Star Trek: Unusual New Worlds, and I believe that is what many followers need to hear. The Hell on Wheels vet is rapidly establishing himself as one of many franchise’s most-beloved captains, and that is actually saying one thing, given the slew of expertise we have seen in that position in previous a long time. Wesley’s time as Captain will hopefully come, however maybe that is one thing we cannot be revisiting till the present TOS-era sequence is at an finish.
Star Trek: Unusual New Worlds streams new episodes on Paramount+ on Thursdays. Tune in as followers benefit from the again half of Season 2 and await Season 3 to renew manufacturing sooner or later sooner or later.
