J. Kim Murphy William Shatner has offered his stamp of approval on a new documentary about his life from Legion M and Exhibit A Pictures.
The pair of production companies announced the documentary Thursday.“For years I’ve had people approaching me to do a documentary about my life, but I turned them all down because it didn’t feel like the right fit,” Shatner said in a statement. “When I heard how Legion M wanted to incorporate audiences to be a part of it, it was perfect.
Fans have been responsible for my career — it only seems right that they should own this doc.”Alexandre O. Philippe will direct the documentary, which currently has no official title.The 91-year-old “Star Trek” legend will introduce first-look footage of the documentary during a Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con in July.
Actor, director, comedian and “Trek” fan Kevin Smith will moderate the event. Legion M, which brands itself as “the world’s first fan-owned entertainment company,” is allowing the populace to directly provide funds to produce the film — a decision that allows them to share in the potential profit of the documentary.
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