Unbelievable Encounter: Star Trek Actors Meet for the First Time Ever
Witness the historic moment when two Star Trek actors come face to face for the very first time in an unexpected meeting.
Lieutenants Bradward Boimler and Samanthan Rutherford are close friends and roommates on Star Trek: Lower Decks. Despite their on-screen camaraderie, actors Jack Quaid and Eugene Cordero had only just met for the first time. Season 5 of Star Trek: Lower Decks is currently in production and set to be released on Paramount+ later in 2024. The main voice recordings have been completed, with the actors anticipating a return for additional dialogue. Due to the show's recording process, Quaid and Cordero had never met in person before.
Tawny Newsome recently celebrated her birthday, and her Star Trek: Lower Decks castmates Jack Quaid, Dawnn Lewis, and Eugene Cordero, along with showrunner Mike McMahan, attended the party. It was a special occasion as it marked the first time Jack Quaid and Eugene Cordero were physically together. Quaid took to Instagram to wish Newsome a belated birthday and share a photo and video of the memorable meeting with Cordero. Be sure to check out his post below.
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Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 Explored Boimler & Rutherford's Friendship
There was trouble between Boimler and Rutherford in Lower Decks season 4
Star Trek Lower Decks Boimler Rutherford Mark Twain - There was trouble between Boimler and Rutherford in Lower Decks season 4 - Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 Explored Boimler & Rutherford's Friendship
Lt. Brad Boimler and Lt. Sam Rutherford, portrayed by Jack Quaid and Eugene Cordero, displayed a convincing portrayal of best friends on Star Trek: Lower Decks. Following their promotions to Lieutenant junior grade, Boimler and Rutherford became roommates aboard the USS Cerritos. Their neurotic personalities, however, often clashed, leading to disagreements that could only be resolved through cosplaying as Mark Twain on the holodeck.
Rutherford and Boimler also found themselves in disagreement over the resemblance between Nicolas Locarno and Star Trek: Voyager's Lt. Tom Paris, both portrayed by Robert Duncan McNeill.
Star Trek: The Next Generation cast members have maintained close friendships for over 35 years, reflecting the strong bonds often seen among Star Trek actors. Jack Quaid and Tawny Newsome also developed a close friendship in real life through their work on Star Trek: Lower Decks. Interestingly, despite playing Boimler and Rutherford on the show for many years, Jack Quaid and Eugene Cordero's busy schedules kept them from meeting in person until Tawny Newsome's birthday party.
You can watch Star Trek: Lower Decks on Paramount+ streaming service.
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Editor's P/S:
It's fascinating to learn that the actors behind the close-knit duo of Boimler and Rutherford on "Star Trek: Lower Decks" had never met in person before. Their on-screen chemistry is a testament to their talent and the show's skillful writing, making it all the more remarkable that they only recently shared their first real encounter.
The article also highlights the strong camaraderie among the cast, which is evident in the heartwarming birthday celebration for Tawny Newsome. The fact that Jack Quaid and Eugene Cordero, despite their busy schedules, made an effort to attend her party speaks volumes about their genuine friendship, which adds an extra layer of authenticity to the show's portrayal of the characters' bonds.
