Captain Hikaru Sulu – George Takei
George Takei was cast as Lt. Sulu – a role which was meant to be expanded in the second season – however Takei’s role in another show conflicted with this. So instead of cutting Takei out of the show, Walter Koenig was brought in as a substitute until his schedule opened up. Once Takei returned, it took time to create harmony alongside Koenig but the duo definitely made it work! As you should already know, Takei’s career exploded after this, whether in film or television. Moreover Takei has a huge social media following and is a huge advocate for LGBT rights.
Hikaru Sulu – George Takei
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