How do you and your co-stars stay entertained during downtime on set?
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If you were going to spend a day as a member of a Star Trek crew (other than your current show), which would you choose, and why? Assume it's going to be a normal and pleasant day, not one of the exceptionally horrifying days where everyone gets space parasites or some such.
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Star Trek has pushed progressive ideas throughout the years, from your experience on set, how do the people making the show, actors included, still try to carry that banner with the mounting political landscape?
Hi Karim. I'd like to know how long the casting process took. Best regards from mid Europe.
sent in my self tape, got a callback maybe 2 weeks later, met with producers, and then a few days later i had an offer. i accepted, and then i was on set within the next 2-3 months.
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Apologies if this is a little intimate, but what do you do to prep yourself mentally for filming? Do you have a little routine you do every day, or do you just jump into makeup and start working?
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Starfleet academy has been rather divisive with fans and Star Trek fans as a whole have been known to be rather vocal.
Have you been paying attention to any of the comments made about the show (positive or negative) and has any of this effected your mental health (positive or negative)?
Also wanted to add that I'm personally loving the show and Jay-Den has been a standout character for me.
i read A LOT of comments, im chronically online. my mental health right now is GREAT, i'm just happy people are talking tbh lol
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Well now we've got at least two Star Trek stars on the fediverse! @georgetakei@universeodon.com
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I love you in academy!! 😍 My question is how horny are your dms and if they have gotten hornier or less horny since you put on the forehead?
LOL. my dms are definitely a little crazy right now since the show dropped. not gonna lie
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Hey Karim! Thank you for your work on SFA, really enjoying the show!
Star Trek has done a bunch of genre-bending episodes (mostly on the holodeck), like noir-type crime stories, medieval costume dramas, or western adventures. If you could chose: What genre/setting would you like to put Jay-Den into?
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Hey Karim, I'm really enjoying Academy so far! Coming of age stories are part and parcel of the franchise since Wesley/Wil Wheaton, and I'm wondering: what's your favourite coming of age story/film/show/game?
(The Breakfast Club is a very valid answer btw)
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How many tribbles do you think you could take in a fight?
Hello Karim, I am a Trekkie that hasn't seen Starfleet Academy, but because you're here, now I will watch it
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Super cool to have you here! Love Academy so far!
My question is, how to does Jay-Den like his raktajino?
spicy
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Much has been made about the expansive Starfleet Academy set, but have you done much location work so far? Are there any interesting places you can mention?
How it feels to have all the Klingon makeup?
POWERFUL. everyone always stares at me and i get confused but then i realize its because i look REALLY cool especially in person with all the klingon makeup on lol