Paul Wesley says he made a conscious choice to develop his own version of James T. Kirk rather than copy William Shatner's iconic performance.

Paul Wesley says he made a conscious choice to develop his own version of James T. Kirk rather than copy William Shatner's iconic performance.

Paul Wesley says he made a conscious choice to develop his own version of James T. Kirk rather than copy William Shatner's iconic performance.

Watch Paul Wesley Channel ’60s Shatner in ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Murder Mystery Sneak Peek Exclusive: Wesley has played James T. Kirk as a recurring guest star on the show.

And so when TV Insider spoke with Paul Wesley, who plays Kirk (not yet a captain), we had to ask if he’s going to be in the puppet episode. “I’m not in that episode, unfortunately, so I can ...

Paul Wesley had to strike a fine balance with his exaggerated William Shatner impression in the latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

First on "CBS Mornings," Paul Wesley talks about stepping into the legendary role of James T. Kirk, the legacy of William Shatner, and this week's alternate-reality episode on "Star Trek: Strange ...

Paul Wesley discusses his work in “The Vampire Diaries” and suiting up as a young Captain James T. Kirk on “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.” ...

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds director Jonathan Frakes on going TOS with "A Space Adventure Hour" with Paul Wesley's old-school Kirk vibes.

Paul Wesley made headlines at San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend, and not just for his work on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The 42-year-old actor showed up to the CBS Studios Cocktail ...