Chris Pine as Cpt Kirk

Actor Chris Pine tackles one of the most unenviable Star Trek character names, that of James Tiberius Kirk. Originally played William Shatner, Kirk is the blood, sweat and tears of the Star Trekfranchise. Viewers followed his highly decorated career through several series on television, in animation and on the big screen. Shatner's larger than life portrayal is hard to match, but Pine delivers a rougher, cruder version of the polished Kirk. He flies by the seat of his pants, takes the hard risks and discovers his own way of doing things.