“Holly Hunteris in it,Paul Giamattiis in it.”

When the fans in attendance understandably cheered in response, Frakes said, “Right?

That’s exactly the response I think CBS is looking for.

An interview for Star Trek Starfleet Academy at SXSW 2024 featuring producer Alex Kurtzman

Holly they’re both fabulous.

I didn’t have the privilege of directing Paul.”

He continued, saying:

“[Robert] Picardo’s in it,Tig Notaros in it.

Blu del Barrio as Adira, Tig Notaro as Jett Reno and Mary Wiseman as Tilly in Star Trek: Discovery, episode 7, season 5

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[Audience cheers] Right?

I love Tig.But it has the most massive set of any Star Trek ever.

The sets are great.

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The scripts are they’re funny, which is always helpful on Star Trek.”

“Oh, its much more hardcore Star Trek fans,“said Frakes.

For more from Frakes and the other panelists,here’s what they thought aboutGalaxy Quest.

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