William Shatner could reprise the role of Captain Kirk in the ‘Star Trek’ sequel.
The script for the eagerly-awaited new film – written by Roberto Orci, JD Payne and Patrick McKay – includes a part for the character Shatner, 83, played in the 1960s TV series.
The storyline includes a meeting between two of the show’s most famous characters, Captain Kirk and Leonard Nimoy’s Spock, BadassDigest.com reports.
It’s said the scene is "plot-driven and integral enough that it might just survive any future revisions".
The proposed scene will be a landmark moment for fans of the franchise, because Shatner and Nimoy haven’t appeared together in a ‘Star Trek’ film since ‘Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country’, in 1991.
What’s more, Shatner has not starred as Kirk since 1994’s ‘Star Trek: Generations’.
The speculation comes shortly after Zachary Quinto – who plays the role of Spock – said he believes ‘Star Trek 3’ will begin shooting within the next six months.
When asked how close the cast are to filming ‘Star Trek 3’, the 37-year-old actor told NBC: "I think it’s on the horizon.
"Things are rumbling, so I have a feeling that we will be in production sometime in the next six months."
The latest ‘Star Trek’ film is set to hit cinema screens in 2016.
William Shatner linked to role in ‘Star Trek 3’
