Michael Dorn Reveals Shocking Directing Snub

Michael Dorn, best known as the Klingon Worf, recently disclosed a surprising reason he couldn't direct more episodes of Star Trek: Enterprise. While he directed one episode, "Two Days and Two Nights," he had hoped for further opportunities. However, he was told a false story that implied lead actor Scott Bakula was uncomfortable working with him, which was used to block his directing ambitions.

Dorn learned of this deception while discussing his career on The D-Con Chamber podcast. His involvement in Enterprise stemmed from the Star Trek: Nemesis movie negotiations, where he initially expressed dissatisfaction with his character's limited role. This led to his request to direct, which was ultimately stymied by the untrue claim about Bakula.

Fellow podcast hosts and actors, familiar with Bakula, quickly recognized the excuse as fabricated. Despite the misleading information, Dorn had already suspected the story wasn't genuine. This revelation highlights a peculiar behind-the-scenes moment in the Star Trek franchise's history, leaving fans to ponder what might have been.