Exclusive: Star Trek's Jonathan Frakes Hails DS9's Captain Sisko, Avery Brooks, as a True Icon!

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Captain Sisko's acting in Deep Space Nine has received high praise from Star Trek icon Jonathan Frakes, who describes it as "stellar." Frakes also expresses his admiration for Brooks' work in another TV series.

Despite the conclusion of Deep Space Nine in 1999, fans remain hopeful for Brooks to reprise his role as Captain Sisko. Although he has retired from acting, the possibility of his return to Star Trek has not been ruled out by his TV son from DS9. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's dedicated fanbase shares Frakes' admiration for Brooks' exceptional acting and continues to value the series for its profound and timely themes.

Star Trek legend Jonathan Frakes commends the acting prowess of Avery Brooks, the talented actor who portrayed the iconic Captain Benjamin Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Frakes, renowned for his role as Commander William T. Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Captain Riker in Star Trek: Picard, transitioned into directing on TNG and subsequently directed multiple episodes across various Star Trek series, including a few installments of Deep Space Nine.

In an interview with Variety, conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike, Jonathan Frakes reflected on his directorial work in Star Trek and specifically highlighted "Past Tense," an exhilarating time travel escapade in which Commander Sisko assumes the guise of a freedom fighter in 21st century San Francisco. Delve into Frakes' laudatory remarks about Avery Brooks below.

I was a big fan of Avery Brooks' acting, particularly his role in the TV series 'A Man Called Hawk.' Do you remember 'Hawk'? It was a spinoff of the show 'Spenser For Hire' and aired on NBC in 1989. What stood out to me was Brooks' distinct bald head and goatee, which later made a comeback in his role as Captain Sisko in 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' from seasons 4 to 7.

Will Avery Brooks Play Captain Sisko In Star Trek Again?

In contrast to actors like Patrick Stewart, Kate Mulgrew, and Jonathan Frakes, Avery Brooks has not portrayed Captain Benjamin Sisko since the conclusion of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine in 1999. Sisko's storyline ended with him ascending to godhood and merging with the Prophets of Bajor. Despite Sisko's assurance that he would return, it has yet to happen. Unlike the revival series for the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation in Star Trek: Picard season 3, Deep Space Nine has not received a similar revival. Although the space station and some characters appeared in the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks, Captain Sisko was notably absent.

It appears that Avery Brooks has retired from acting and has moved on from Star Trek. However, this hasn't dampened the hopes of Deep Space Nine's dedicated fanbase, who long for Brooks to reprise his role as Captain Sisko. Cirroc Lofton, who played Jake Sisko on DS9, recently mentioned in an interview with Screen Rant that Avery's potential return to Star Trek as Captain Sisko is not entirely ruled out. Fans who continue to avidly watch the thought-provoking and impactful Deep Space Nine on streaming platforms wholeheartedly agree with Jonathan Frakes' praise for Avery Brooks' exceptional acting skills.

Source: Variety