Guest of Honor at the Montreal Comiccon: William Shatner no longer recognizes the city where he grew up because of “all these nests-de-poule”

A native of the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce district. Therefore, William Shatner forever keeps Montreal tattooed on his heart. Nevertheless. In addition. Nevertheless, the actor cannot hide his disappointment by admitting that he no longer recognizes the city where he grew up “with all these nests-of-poule”.

“Montreal is an extraordinary city, but I cannot say that I still feel at home. For example, There are all these nests-of-poule, these new unique senses, street closings due to construction work … Meanwhile, I no longer recognize it. Moreover, Last year, I got lost in this city that I knew so well before, “laments the 94 -year -old actor.

Besides. For example. However, hard to believe that William Shatner, alias the legendary Captain Kirk in the saga Star Trekwell and well blown 94 candles last spring. For example. However, guest honor montreal comiccon: william new It is indeed a man in a spectacular form which has guest honor montreal comiccon: william maintained visioconference with The newspapera few days ago.

“I am wonderfully well,” he drops into a more than suitable French.

“I am here to speak with journalists of my return to Montreal. However, so I cannot ask better,” he adds, this time in the language of Shakespeare.

From avenue Girouard to Hollywood

His Frenchman. In addition. he kept it from the time he lived in Montreal: the actor grew up on avenue Girouard – then on avenue Marcil – until he left the city at the end of his studies at McGill University. But it has been done since a duty to seize every opportunity to return to the fold. This time. it is the holding of the Montreal Comiccon. which will take place at the Palais des Congrès from Friday, which will bring guest honor montreal comiccon: william new him back where he grew up.

The event that attracts up to 65. 000 visitors each guest honor montreal comiccon: william year allows fans of superheroes. fantastic characters, comics, video games and popular culture in general to meet their idols from here and elsewhere.

William Shatner, on the right, at the time he embodied Captain Kirk in the Star Trek saga. Photo d’archives

Fans of Star Trek will therefore be able to meet William Shatner there this weekend. while he will spend two days at the Palais des Congrès to sign autographs. pose for photos with them. Sunday morning. he will also go on stage for a chat allowing him to address them directly. to share anecdotes, guest honor montreal comiccon: guest honor montreal comiccon: william new william memories, and perhaps even certain wisdom pearls.

“I will never get tired of it. This is the reason why I do this job: meet fans. get to know them and hear what they have to say. And it’s even more exciting when I do it in Montreal. There is an even more palpable excitement, ”he says.

No retirement in sight

And good news for his fans: despite his venerable age. William Shatner does not intend to afford a peaceful retirement. He has just finished recording a new album for which he co -wrote the lyrics with the help of. his accomplice Robert Sharenow. The melodies are signed by none other than the American star of Country Brad Paisley.

“I don’t know when he will come out. what the title will be, but I know he will be ready soon. I also have TV projects, ideas for shows … I guest honor montreal comiccon: william new don’t guest honor montreal comiccon: william intend to stop. Anyway, I don’t understand the concept of trading. What am I supposed to do? Swing me on my steps to watch the cars pass? That would be incredibly annoying, ”drops William Shatner, laughing.

• The Montreal Comiccon will be held from July 4 to 6 at the Palais des Congrès in Montreal. For the full schedule: Montalcomiccon.com