Culture on My Mind
Star Trek at 60: Physical Appearances in the 24th Century
January 15, 2026

In May 2007, Patrick Stewart shared an anecdote about a bald man being cast as a Star Trek captain.

The interview clip can be found on the BBC’s YouTube channel.

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