William Shatner Reacts to Stephen Miller Complaint Over Woke Star Trek
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Stephen Miller criticized the new Star Trek: Starfleet Academy series, sharing a post that mocked the cast's appearance and suggested Paramount+ should reconcile with William Shatner and give him creative control to save the franchise.
- William Shatner humorously responded to Miller's suggestion by joking about the futuristic show's depiction of glasses usage, expressing mock frustration that hyperopia had not been cured by the 32nd century and offering to take command of the series.
- Miller doubled down on his call for Shatner to lead the franchise, while some social media users criticized the show's casting as driven by diversity efforts.
- The new series, created by Gaia Violo, premiered on Paramount+ and has been renewed for a second season, receiving mixed reviews
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