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6. Accents In The Future!
The clip that was released, presumably from the pilot of Starfleet Academy, offered several hints and treats for those of us who were desperate to know more about the show. While Paul Giamatti's villainous Nus Brakka seems to be ruining everyone's days, two little moments rose above the explosions.
Both Gina Yashere, who is playing the half-Klingon, half-Jem'hadar Lura Thok, and Becky Lynch, who is playing Lt. Ya, will be keeping their natural accents. Why is this worth noting? Because they both have brilliant accents, that's why! Star Trek has a varied history when it comes to casting people and informing them of a vocal change (we will always love James Doohan. That's not about to change), but having both of these actors keep their real voices is a perfect call.
For Yashere, who is an extremely successful and hilarious stand-up comic, hearing her natural London accent at the clip's beginning and slipping into her Nigerian accent as the students run up the stairs promises a character who may not be a million miles from her on-stage persona. Could there be a story or two of Thok bringing a girlfriend home to meet her mother? If so, we're here for it.
Becky Lynch is Irish. If that doesn't immediately explain why this writer is on board, then welcome to TrekCulture. Is this your first visit? Star Trek, as wonderful as it is, has a bit of a hit-and-miss history with the Irish. Colm Meaney stole hearts as Chief Miles O'Brien, and then Fair Haven...yeah. Allowing The Man to remain Irish, while serving on board the USS Athena serves two purposes. First, the Irish still exist in the 32nd Century, which is wonderful. Second, it teases that her character may not be too different from her off-screen self.
Is this Lt. Ya going to fare slightly better than the similarly named Tasha? Only time will tell.