MOVIE NEWS – Chris Pine has publicly said goodbye to Star Trek as the long-running film series prepares for a fresh creative direction. With the Kelvin timeline officially shelved, the actor reflected on his time as Captain Kirk with a mix of irony and resignation. His farewell message to Paramount leaned heavily on classic Trek tradition.
Star Trek veteran Chris Pine has effectively signed off from the USS Enterprise as the movie franchise undergoes a major transition. Last November, it was confirmed that Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daly would steer the series in a new direction, following three blockbuster entries led by Pine as Captain Kirk, alongside Zoe Saldaña’s Uhura, Zachary Quinto’s Spock, and Karl Urban’s Bones.
Between 2017 and 2024, a wide range of filmmakers were linked in various capacities to a potential Star Trek Beyond sequel, including Noah Hawley, Toby Haynes, S. J. Clarkson, Matt Shakman, and even Quentin Tarantino. Ultimately, however, a change in Paramount’s leadership resulted in the complete abandonment of the Kelvin timeline.
While attending the Sundance Film Festival to promote his romantic drama Carousel, Pine was asked by Variety whether he had any insight into Goldstein and Daly’s new vision. He replied that others likely knew more than he did, before offering a playful piece of advice to Paramount: “Have fun, good luck, live long, and prosper.”
“Live long and prosper” is one of the most iconic phrases in Star Trek lore, traditionally spoken by Vulcans and accompanied by the familiar V-shaped hand gesture, used both as a greeting and a farewell.
Scrapped Star Trek 4 Became a Major Frustration for Chris Pine
The franchise’s shift toward a new frontier is likely a bittersweet moment for the 45-year-old actor, whose directorial debut Poolman recently found success on streaming platforms. After the muted reception to 2016’s Star Trek Beyond, Pine spoke candidly at ACE Superhero Comic Con about how the studio, in his view, was chasing the wrong audience.
“Everything was about expanding the audience, but what we really ended up with was the diehard Trek crowd. I think we should be making movies for people who actually want to see them. I’m tired of trying to please audiences who aren’t interested in what we’re doing.”
Discussing how a long-delayed fourth film might have worked, Pine suggested a far more contained, character-driven story with fewer explosive set pieces. As the trilogy progressed, attention drifted away from meaningful character conflicts, and Pine argued that the absence of J. J. Abrams – who directed the first two films with energy and clarity – ultimately hurt Beyond the most.
“And shoot it on film, not digital. The fanbase has always been incredibly kind to me. Sure, there are online trolls who hate everything, but overall, people really responded to Star Trek.”
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