Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Star Trek's CELIA ROSE GOODING (Ens. Uhura), BABS OLISANMOKUN (Dr M'Benga) and MELISSA NAVIA (Lt. Ortegas) sit down for an interview to share what they think makes for 'cool' science-fiction (like that unexpected cameo in the second episode this season).
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds follows Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the Starship Enterprise in the decade before Captain Kirk takes command, as they explore new worlds and encounter various challenges. The series is set in the 23rd century and features familiar characters from The Original Series like Spock and Number One, alongside new additions to the Enterprise crew. It emphasizes a return to episodic storytelling with a focus on exploration and classic Star Trek values, while also incorporating serialized character and story development, according to the show's producers.
The show takes place roughly 5-6 years before the events of Star Trek: The Original Series (TOS), filling in the gap before Kirk's command while aiming to capture the sense of wonder and discovery that defined the early days of Star Trek, with the Enterprise crew boldly going where no one has gone before. The show also aims to evoke the optimistic and adventurous spirit of TOS, while also incorporating more modern storytelling techniques.
#StarTrek #strangenewworlds stars Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Ethan Peck as Spock, Christina Chong as Lt. La'an Noonien-Singh, Melissa Navia as Lt. Erica Ortegas, Rebecca Romijn as Una Chin-Riley, Celia Rose Gooding as Ens. Nyota Uhura and Babs Olusanmokun as Dr. Joseph M'Benga.
During the #interview, we talk about what makes characters like Uhura, Ortegas and Doctor M'Benga the coolest members of the coolest crew. Is it being a pilot? Is it their amazing hair? Is it the fact the show is filmed in Canada? Maybe all three? What did you think of the first two episodes? Do you think Trelane is a Q? What did you think of that cameo?
The two episode premiere of ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ season 3 is streaming on Paramount+ starting July 17, with new episodes weekly.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 The Voice of God
00:19 Greetings!
00:30 What Makes Helmsman Cool?
03:08 Science Fiction and Canada/Dune
05:44 Who has the best hair?
06:06 Thanks!
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Star Trek's CELIA ROSE GOODING (Ens. Uhura), BABS OLISANMOKUN (Dr M'Benga) and MELISSA NAVIA (Lt. Ortegas) sit down for an interview to share what they think makes for 'cool' science-fiction (like that unexpected cameo in the second episode this season).
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds follows Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the Starship Enterprise in the decade before Captain Kirk takes command, as they explore new worlds and encounter various challenges. The series is set in the 23rd century and features familiar characters from The Original Series like Spock and Number One, alongside new additions to the Enterprise crew. It emphasizes a return to episodic storytelling with a focus on exploration and classic Star Trek values, while also incorporating serialized character and story development, according to the show's producers.
The show takes place roughly 5-6 years before the events of Star Trek: The Original Series (TOS), filling in the gap before Kirk's command while aiming to capture the sense of wonder and discovery that defined the early days of Star Trek, with the Enterprise crew boldly going where no one has gone before. The show also aims to evoke the optimistic and adventurous spirit of TOS, while also incorporating more modern storytelling techniques.
#StarTrek #strangenewworlds stars Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Ethan Peck as Spock, Christina Chong as Lt. La'an Noonien-Singh, Melissa Navia as Lt. Erica Ortegas, Rebecca Romijn as Una Chin-Riley, Celia Rose Gooding as Ens. Nyota Uhura and Babs Olusanmokun as Dr. Joseph M'Benga.
During the #interview, we talk about what makes characters like Uhura, Ortegas and Doctor M'Benga the coolest members of the coolest crew. Is it being a pilot? Is it their amazing hair? Is it the fact the show is filmed in Canada? Maybe all three? What did you think of the first two episodes? Do you think Trelane is a Q? What did you think of that cameo?
The two episode premiere of ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ season 3 is streaming on Paramount+ starting July 17, with new episodes weekly.
BE SURE TO LEAVE A COMMENT IN THE COMMENT SECTION, AND LIKE THIS VIDEO!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 The Voice of God
00:19 Greetings!
00:30 What Makes Helmsman Cool?
03:08 Science Fiction and Canada/Dune
05:44 Who has the best hair?
06:06 Thanks!
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#startrekstrangenewworlds #trelane #drmbenga #uhura #spock #startrekortegas #ericaortegas #celebrityinterview #reelschool #paramountplus #paramount #denisvilleneuve #dune #startrek #reelschool #rhysdarbytrelane #qcameo
