Key Takeaways:
– Star Trek legends William Shatner and George Takei reignite their old feud.
– Shatner accuses Takei of holding a grudge for attention, while Takei suggests Shatner is doing the same.
– Shatner also revealed he prefers not to watch his own performance on Star Trek.
Star Trek legends William Shatner and George Takei have rekindled an age-old argument that dates back six decades. This unhoused dispute not only stirs old tension but also highlights the personal issues that can cloud popular franchises.
A Star Trek Feud: Shatner vs Takei
William Shatner popularly known as Captain Kirk, isn't shying away from a feud with fellow Star Trek icon, George Takei aka Mr. Sulu. The quantum of these accusations has heated up once more with Shatner dubbing his co-star's actions unhealthy.
It appears Shatner charges Takei with instigating a smear campaign that has lasted 60 years. In a chat with The Guardian, Shatner labeled Takei as attention-seeking and self-centered. In his own words,
“Except for one who was a prima donna … the rest of us shared great camaraderie. We gifted Star Trek not just longevity but colleagues that became long-lasting friends.”
Holding on to a Grudge – Sickness or Strategy?
The dispute that initially sparked on-set has matured into a decades-old feud. Shatner voiced his distaste for Takei's continuous efforts to tarnish his reputation. He went on to call out others who might keep the flame of this grudge alive for personal gains. In his words,
“Sixty years later, they are still on that track. Isn't that a bit weird? It's like a sickness. George never stops slandering my name. These people are bitter and envenomed. I have lost all patience.”
Interestingly, Takei has withheld his fire and insinuated that Shatner might be fanning the feud for his own benefit.
Shatner's Surprising Confession: ‘I don't watch Star Trek'
In a surprising twist to the saga, Shatner has admitted to not watching his own performance in the iconic Star Trek series. Appearing in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the actor confessed,
“I'm going to share something unknown. I've never watched another Star Trek and watched as few episodes of the show I was on. I don't enjoy looking at myself. I prefer watching documentaries and sports over revisiting the sci-fi saga that launched my career.”
Despite his reluctance to watch Star Trek, Shatner's influence as the first Captain Kirk is beyond question. This latest argument between Shatner and Takei only underscores that even the most celebrated teams can have difficulty maintaining unity.
Despite the interstellar drama, fans of Star Trek can continue to enjoy the adventures of Kirk and Sulu on Netflix. One can only hope that the two veteran actors, like their on-screen characters, can chart a course of peace, leaving this feud in the warp trail of their past.
