“It was a substantial idea. There was a huge following for it”: George Takei on the ‘Captain Sulu’ Spinoff That Star Trek Mercilessly Axed
The stories of intergalactic federations and interstellar voyages are yet to come to an end. The never-ending galaxies of Star Trek and Star Wars have given us layered worlds infused with lores and characters, each of whom could deliver a potential series/movie storyline. George Takei, one of the Star Trek original cast members, was once destined for a similar fate, too, but it was to no avail.
Star Trek: The Original Series [Credit: Paramount Television]
Given the many opportunities allowed by these lore-heavy worlds to explore their vast realms, George Takei’s story should have easily found a way to exist today. Unfortunately, a lack of foresight on the studio’s part shelved any such idea of a spin-off series/movie after Star Trek VI. Despite the odds stacked against him, Takei never stopped trying to get his show off the ground.
Star Trek leaves a door open for...
Star Trek: The Original Series [Credit: Paramount Television]
Given the many opportunities allowed by these lore-heavy worlds to explore their vast realms, George Takei’s story should have easily found a way to exist today. Unfortunately, a lack of foresight on the studio’s part shelved any such idea of a spin-off series/movie after Star Trek VI. Despite the odds stacked against him, Takei never stopped trying to get his show off the ground.
Star Trek leaves a door open for...
- 12/17/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
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