Key Takeaways
- Season 3 of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” premieres on Paramount+ on July 17, featuring beloved characters returning for new adventures.
- Celia Rose Gooding, Babs Olusanmokun, and Melissa Navia share insights on their characters and the show’s creative use of wigs to express character development.
- The season includes a variety of dramatic genres, with a standout murder mystery episode highlighting unique visual elements.
Insights from the Returning Cast
“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” is set to return for its third season on July 17 on Paramount+. The series will bring back key cast members Celia Rose Gooding, Babs Olusanmokun, and Melissa Navia, who portray Nyota Uhura, Dr. Joseph M’Benga, and Erica Ortegas, respectively. Having already explored “new life and new civilizations” in previous seasons aboard the USS Enterprise, the characters are ready for ten new thrilling adventures.
The cast credits their diverse dramatic range to the creative use of wigs, which has become a lighthearted topic among them. Gooding emphasized the importance of visual expression in portraying a character. “I love big voluminous hair to showcase different aspects of a character,” she said. Gooding also mentioned that early in the season, viewers can expect a variety of looks for the characters outside traditional “Trek” settings within the Holodeck.
Olusanmokun shared his own experience with wigs, recalling a memorable hairpiece from an episode titled “A Space Adventure Hour,” which transported him into a classic ’60s-style murder mystery. He reflected on how fun and engaging it was to wear the distinctive wig.
Navia, on the other hand, noted a different perspective on wigs. Although she acknowledged their role in character development, she joked about her complicated feelings toward them. “I have a different relationship to wigs than Celia,” she said, referencing her research into hairstyles from classic Western actresses to inform her portrayal of Ortegas. She added that the various wigs each character wears throughout the season are showcased in the recently released teaser trailer, which she appreciated, especially for the murder mystery episode.
“Strange New Worlds” continues to promise exciting narratives while maintaining its signature blend of humor and adventure. Season 3 airs weekly on Paramount+, keeping fans engaged with both new stories and the characters they have come to love.
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