Star Trek Actor Tim Russ Mocks Charlie Kirk’s Death With Captain Kirk Image

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Tim Russ, an actor known for his role in Star Trek, is receiving backlash for a social media post that many consider insensitive. After conservative activist Charlie Kirk was reportedly the target of an assassination attempt, Russ shared an image of Captain Kirk with the caption, “The only Kirk that matters.” This post has drawn criticism for appearing to make light of a serious situation.

Actor Russ, famous for his role as Tuvok on *Star Trek: Voyager*, recently shared a post online. This came shortly after Kirk was fatally shot while giving a speech at Utah Valley University. The post has been widely shared and criticized for seemingly downplaying the seriousness of Kirk’s death.

The actor will be back on the *Star Trek: Khan* podcast. This news comes after Skydance bought Paramount, and reports that Paramount is ending its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. It’s unclear if these changes played a role in the actor’s recent comments.

Russ has contributed voice acting to the popular games *Elder Scrolls* and *Starfield*, both developed by Bethesda. Bethesda itself is currently receiving criticism for content shared on social media.

Shatner Offers Condolences

William Shatner, another famous star from *Star Trek* who played Captain Kirk, offered his condolences, calling the assassination “senseless.” He shared his sympathy on X, expressing his condolences to the Kirk family.

Russ’s statement joins a number of similar reactions from people in the entertainment and gaming worlds who have publicly criticized or downplayed the significance of Kirk’s death, adding to the ongoing discussion about political divides and how the public has reacted to his killing.

Backlash Spreads Through Entertainment and Media

The shocking death of Charlie Kirk has caused a strong reaction across many creative industries, including movies, video games, and books. Several well-known figures, like Michael Keaton (known for playing Batman) and Ava Raine, daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, have received criticism for their statements. At the same time, companies like Bethesda, Epic Games, Blizzard, and SEGA are facing public disapproval because some of their employees publicly celebrated or made fun of Kirk’s death online.

Following criticism of his comments, DC Comics canceled a comic book series, *Red Hood*, written by trans author Gretchen Felker-Martin. Artist Alex Ross also faced backlash when he briefly posted and then removed a Superman image on his official X account after the shooting. Author Stephen King deleted tweets about the situation and later apologized before the release of the movie adaptation of his book, *The Long Walk*.

Following the death of Perry Kirk, Drew Harrison, the developer of the game *Ghost of Yotei*, was dismissed from his position after sharing celebratory posts online. Additionally, Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Kirk, reportedly wrote video game-related messages on the bullet casings connected to the crime.

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2025-09-17 04:31