Paul WesleyIs getting ready for him to shine.

The Vampire DiariesParamount+ has cast an actor as Captain Kirk Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Wesley will be joining the production of the second season.

According to the creators of the series, Wesley is passionate about Star TrekThe role was a dream come true for him. In a statement, Alex Kurtzman, executive producer and Henry Alonso Myers showrunners said that Paul is an “amazing actor”, which was a key role for the show. Like all of us, he’s a life-long student. Star TrekFan and are delighted by his rendition of this role.

Wesley posted a warm message on Instagram to celebrate the announcement. He wrote, “I’m deeply humbled to be given the opportunity of portraying the legendary James T Kirk.” Gene Roddenberry’s imaginative world has been an inspiration to me since childhood.