*”Star Trek: Discovery” stars Mary Wiseman, Wilson Cruz, and Blu del Barrio offered tantalizing insights into the fifth and final season of the series in an exclusive interview with EUR.
Their palpable enthusiasm for the show was evident as they teased the thrilling developments and surprises awaiting fans as the series approaches its conclusion.
“I think this season Hugh continues to ask existential questions, big questions about our existence and the world and the universe and our place in it,” said Wilson about his character.
“He’s given the opportunity to really step up and be a part of the team in order to solve this mystery that we’re all coming together to solve,” Wilson added. “But he, once again, has an opportunity to really step up and be there for his crew mates, but at the same time puts himself in a position to, once again, ask these big questions and perhaps even be okay with not getting all of the answers.”
The series finale finds Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) “and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well … dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it,” per the official synopsis.
Wiseman, known for her portrayal of the endearing Sylvia Tilly, teased three words to describe her character’s journey this season: “Endurance, dehydration, stamina,” she said.
Del Barrio portrays Adira Tal, the first non-binary character in the “Star Trek” franchise. We inquired about their experience being involved in such a significant shift in the franchise’s history, and the feedback they’ve received from fans who resonate with Adira’s journey.
“It didn’t feel real to start with, and it still a little bit doesn’t feel real. It feels like a huge privilege to be able to be the person to do this,” Del Barrio shared with EUR. “I got to grow alongside Adira and move through a lot of my medical transition while I was playing this character. As scary as it was doing something like that kind of for everyone to see, I think I’m so grateful that I got to. What an insane and special experience to be able to do that.”
Del Barrio continued, “I was very, I think as anybody would be, scared and trepidatious at first to know that I was probably going to have to transition in front of the world in a way, even with my own personal life. And now looking back, I can’t imagine not doing that. If it can do any good in the world, I’m glad that it did and I’m happy to show those parts of my life to everyone because from the people that I hear from and the messages I get and the conversations I’ve had, it did do even a little bit of something good. I’m very, very proud.”
Watch our full conversation with Mary, Wilson, and Blu via the clip below.
The fifth and final season of “Star Trek: Discovery” premieres on April 4, 2024, exclusively on Paramount+.
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