William Shatner, the iconic Star Trek actor, spoke out in an interview with Variety about his mortality and the importance of leaving something behind after he passes away. He is releasing a documentary entitled “You Can Call Me Bill” that will feature highlights from his successful career over nine decades.
In the interview, Shatner revealed why he decided to make this documentary now, saying “I don’t have long to live. Whether I keel over as I’m speaking to you or 10 years from now, my time is limited, so that’s very much a factor. I’ve got grandchildren. This documentary is a way of reaching out after I die.”
“I’ve turned down a lot of offers to do documentaries before. But I don’t have long to live,” Shatner revealed during an interview with Variety.
“Whether I keel over as I’m speaking to you or 10 years from now, my time is limited, so that’s very much a factor. I’ve got grandchildren. This documentary is a way of reaching out after I die.”
The documentary focuses on Shatner’s life, from his humble beginnings in Canada to his current celebrity status. It looks back at some of his most memorable roles—from Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek to Denny Crane in Boston Legal—and how those performances shaped him as an actor and person. The film also explores Shatner’s philanthropy work and shows how he has used his platform to help others.
The film is important for fans who want to learn more about their favorite actor and gain insight into the man behind the characters. But it also serves as a reminder that life can be fleeting and we should make sure we do something meaningful with our time here on Earth. As Shatner said in the interview: “You can’t just exist…you have to leave something behind.”
TL;DR
William Shatner’s upcoming documentary “You Can Call Me Bill” provides fans with an intimate look at the actor’s journey over nine decades, highlighting some of his most memorable roles and accomplishments along the way. But beyond just being an entertaining watch for fans, this documentary serves as an important reminder that life is short and we should strive to make it count by leaving something meaningful behind when we are gone. We wish William all the best as he continues pursuing this project!
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