Mind-Blowing Star Trek: Lower Decks Crossover with Strange New Worlds Revealed!

This article features quotes from an interview conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike, in which Jess Bush, who stars in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, provides insight into working with Jack Quaid from Star Trek: Lower Decks in the highly awaited crossover episode of season 2. Directed by Jonathan Frakes and co-written by Kathryn Lyn, Bill Wolkoff, and Mike McMahan (creator of Lower Decks), the crossover episode titled "Those Old Scientists" showcases the live-action integration of Jack Quaid's character Brad Boimler and Tawny Newsome's character Beckett Mariner, Ensigns from the animated series, aboard Anson Mount's Captain Christopher Pike's USS Enterprise. Undoubtedly, there will involve some time travel manipulation to bring the Lower Deckers from the 24th century to the 23rd century.

In the interview with TrekMovie conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike, Jess Bush was asked about the screen time between her character, Nurse Christine Chapel, and the guest stars from Star Trek: Lower Decks in the anticipated crossover episode of Strange New Worlds. Below is Jess' response and quote.

What To Expect From Star Trek: Lower Decks & Strange New Worlds Crossover Episode

Yeah, to some extent. It was an absolute blast! Although I didn't have the chance to directly collaborate with Tawny, I had the opportunity to work with Jack. The table read before the episode with both of them was an absolute joy. The tone of Lower Decks is so unique and dynamic, making it faster and funnier. Their energy injected into the cast was incredibly cool. It truly was an exhilarating experience.

Director Jonathan Frakes characterizes the Strange New Worlds crossover with Star Trek: Lower Decks as an outright comedy. The trailers for SNW season 2 have already showcased the exciting encounter between Boimler and Mariner with Captain Pike, Lt. Spock (Ethan Peck), and Lt. La'an Noonien-Singh (Christina Chong). Jess Bush confirms that there will be scenes between Nurse Chapel and Boimler portrayed by Jack Quaid, which brings anticipation as to what amusing interactions they might have. Additionally, it appears that the Lower Deckers may split up and conquer the Enterprise, resulting in undoubtedly unforgettable moments with various crew members.

Star Trek on Paramount+ will be featured in a Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, July 22. Lucky fans in attendance will have the opportunity to watch the crossover episode of Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Lower Decks. The official announcement of this crossover occurred at last year's Comic-Con when Jack Quaid and Tawny Newsome made a surprise appearance at the Strange New Worlds' Hall H panel. This event will mark a significant moment in Star Trek history as Lower Decks meets Strange New Worlds. It is exciting to note that Nurse Chapel and Ensign Boimler will share the screen as part of these celebrations. Don't miss out on the streaming of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2, which begins on Thursday, exclusively on Paramount+.

Source: TrekMovie.com