William Shatner was "so impressed" by a Star Trek writer's idea for a new Captain Kirk return that he's ready to give them a shot: "I'm awaiting a pitch"

In a surprise admission, William Shatner has revealed that he's been approached about another return as Captain Kirk – and is open to the idea.

"I have been asked to come back as Kirk so many times," Shatner said during an appearance at Fan Expo Vancouver (H/T The Direct). "If Kirk is going to come back, it has to mean something. It has to be the show. But I was so impressed by this writer, so I said let's talk after I'm done in Vancouver. So I'm awaiting a pitch to make the show, it should come on Monday or Tuesday."

In an emoji-filled follow-up on Twitter a few days after his appearance (and around the date of the expected pitch), Shatner wrote, "I’ve been approached to resurrect Kirk. It’s all still up in the air (or is it buried under some rocks?) Whichever the case I’m waiting to hear what the folks at Paramount have to say."

Shatner portrayed James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek series from 1966 to 1969. He then appeared in seven films, with his last appearance coming in 1994's Star Trek Generations, where he was killed off. As revealed during the events of Picard, his body was later recovered and kept in stasis.

The character of Kirk has since appeared in various universes – most notably by Chris Pine in the rebooted Kelvin Timeline. Shatner even penned his own 'Shatnerverse' novels, which sees the Starfleet officer revived after the events of Generations.

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