Captain Kirk always said space was the final frontier. But after 60 years, William Shatner has a new perspective.
In an exclusive interview with E! News, the 95-year-old actor shared his updated take on the iconic Star Trek line.
"It's not final. Death is the final frontier, and maybe even not that."
Shatner, who played Captain James T. Kirk, explained that quantum physics offers hope that our energy doesn't simply vanish. "If you look at quantum physics," he said, "you may have reason to hope that when we die, we don't disappear. Our energy goes back home."
His thoughts on Star Trek itself have also evolved. While he once considered himself the key to the show's success, he now credits the entire team. "We have a great cast, great writers," Shatner emphasized. "We have the best plots, we have the best sets. We are telling human stories and the future exists."
Shatner reflected on the show's optimistic vision: "Star Trek takes place 400 years from now. Humankind is still there. We've got futuristic things that we fly to the planets and the stars. Nobody dies and everybody's happy."
Despite his age, Shatner feels energized. "I feel energized, and I'm focused and I feel great," he said. "I don't know what 95 feels like. Every time I hear the number 95, I go, 'Who? Who? Who's 95 here?'"
His health secrets are simple: "I lead a healthy life. I essentially don't drink. I don't smoke." He also partners with LifeWave, a company that uses phototherapy patches, and recently starred in their viral short film The World's Oldest Intern, with sequels in the works.