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Paul Giamatti's Sci-Fi Dream: Klingon Role Achieved!
24 Jan
Summary
- Paul Giamatti achieved his lifelong dream of playing a Klingon on Star Trek.
- He now portrays half-Klingon pirate Nus Braka on Starfleet Academy.
- Giamatti cites his father's influence and childhood love for Spock.
Actor Paul Giamatti has fulfilled a long-held aspiration by securing a role in the Star Trek franchise. He currently embodies the character of Nus Braka, a half-Klingon pirate, in the series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. This role represents a significant personal achievement for Giamatti, who openly expressed his desire for such an opportunity.
His passion for Star Trek began in childhood, influenced by his father's own fandom and the iconic character Spock. Giamatti notes that while his initial love was for logic-driven Vulcans, his own temperament made the fierce Klingon race a more fitting choice. He appreciates Star Trek for its intelligent storytelling and writing, viewing it as equal to other prestigious cultural works.
Giamatti also found himself re-watching Star Trek: Deep Space Nine during the casting process. He particularly admired the performances on that series, highlighting Armin Shimerman's work as Quark. The actor also expressed excitement over his character's dual heritage, being half-Klingon and half-Tellarite, a detail he remembered from the original series.
