The Hilarious Crossover: Star Trek Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks

The Physical Joke Explained

The Strange New Worlds crossover with Star Trek: Lower Decks brought about one of the best physical jokes in the series, featuring Ensign Beckett Mariner miming the wheelchair Captain Christopher Pike will end up in. This hilarious moment is a key highlight of the crossover, and its significance is further explained by Tawny Newsome, director Jonathan Frakes, and co-writer Bill Wolkoff.

Pike and Boimler at the time portal in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

During a panel at TrekTalks 3's 'Those Old Scientists', Tawny Newsome, Jonathan Frakes, Bill Wolkoff, and co-writer Kathryn Lyn shed light on the thought process behind Mariner's mime. Newsome emphasized the importance of ensuring that the joke did not come off as ableist, expressing her careful consideration of the moment and its underlying message. Frakes further explained why the chosen take perfectly captured the intended tone, and Wolkoff praised Anson Mount's performance in the scene, highlighting the emotional depth he brought to it.

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The Crossover Behind the Scenes

The crossover episode of Strange New Worlds with Star Trek: Lower Decks provided fans with an inside look at the making of the series. At TrekTalks 3's 'Those Old Scientists' panel, several intriguing details about the crossover were unveiled, offering a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes dynamics.

Strange New Worlds Crossover Engineering

Tawny Newsome and Jack Quaid, who play Mariner and Ensign Brad Boimler, shared their experiences during the filming of the crossover. Newsome confessed to breaking props on the USS Enterprise set, adding a touch of humor to the filming process. Jonathan Frakes commended Mike McMahan, the creator of Star Trek: Lower Decks, for his contributions to the crossover and revealed McMahan's desire for another crossover episode. Additionally, the possibility of future crossovers was discussed, with Tawny Newsome expressing her willingness to return as Mariner.

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Future of the Crossover

The success of the crossover episode has sparked discussions about the potential for future crossovers between Star Trek: Lower Decks and Strange New Worlds. Jonathan Frakes revealed that talks about another crossover have been ongoing since the completion of the first, indicating a strong interest in further collaborative projects. Tawny Newsome's enthusiasm for reprising her role as Mariner further fuels the possibility of future crossovers, leaving fans eager for more exciting collaborations between the two series.

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