Actor William Shatner, 94, Announces Personal News originally appeared on Parade.
Captain Kirk is ready to boldly go where he never has before — and this time, he is bringing his most devoted fans along for the ride.
William Shatner, 94, best known as Star Trek’s Captain Kirk of the starship Enterprise, continues to be a force of nature. From his memorable role on Star Trek to his real-life journey into space, Shatner is constantly exploring new frontiers in his incredible career on screen, on stage and even on the page.
On Thursday, Shatner took to his official Instagram to announce a deeply personal new project that will reflect on his most iconic roles and celebrate the people who made Star Trek the phenomenon it continues to be today: his fans.
“My dear followers, I wanted to drop a bit of a teaser,” Shatner wrote. “I’m writing a new book. Even Better: the book’s all about YOU, the fans, and you can be a part of it, maybe even be in it!”
The comment section exploded with excitement from fans, who shared the impact Shatner has had on their lives and their excitement for this new window into his world — and chance to collaborate with their hero.
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“An absolutely brilliant idea!” one fan commented on the Instagram post. Another wrote, “Just clicked the purchase button and standing by for instructions!!! 🙌🔥👏.”
A third fan admitted, “I think I would faint in that situation,” referring to the possibility of being interviewed by the iconic star, “its silly, but too much joy.”
One lifelong fan shared in the same comments section that Rescue 911, Shatner’s ’80s reality TV series in which he interviewed real-life first responders, was “a big reason for my 34-year career as a paramedic.” The commenter added, “Looking forward to this book immensely!”
According to the website Shatner shared, to be a part of the new book entitled William Shatner… And You!, fans need to preorder the book before Dec. 31.
When they preorder, fans will have the opportunity to submit stories about how Shatner’s most iconic characters — from Star Trek’s Kirk to Denny Crane of Boston Legal — have impacted their lives. From those narratives a “select few” will be interviewed by Shatner himself and featured in the new book.
“Hold onto your phasers,” Shatner wrote on his website. “This isn’t just a chance to own a piece of history: it’s an opportunity to make history, to have your voice echo across the galaxy alongside mine.”
Actor William Shatner, 94, Announces Personal News first appeared on Parade on Aug 7, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
