Carol Kane was a surprising addition toStar Trek: Strange New Worlds, but no one was more surprised to be offered the role of Commander Pelia than Kane herself. An Academy Award-nominee and two-time Emmy winner beloved for her roles inTaxi, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Princess Bride, andWicked,Kane joinedStrange New Worldsseason 2 as Pelia,the new Chief Engineer of the Starship Enterprise and a member of theextremely-long lived Lanthanite species.
Appearing at her very first convention of any sort, Carol Kane joined herStar Trek: Strange New Worldscastmates Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding, and Melanie Scrofano on stage atSTLV: Trek to Vegas. Answering fan questions, Kane spoke about how she reacted when offered a role inStar Trek,andhow she is different from Commander Pelia. Read her quote and watch the video posted by DRTShow below:
I just was so challenged and surprised to be welcomed into this universe. I just thought I gotta jump in with both feet and try it. And I’m very glad I did… Pelia has so much more confidence than I do, and she’s never worried about speaking her mind in a very direct fashion. That’s a challenge for me, and I really love that. I really love stretching into that place where she is.
Carol Kane also revealed her feelings and approach to theStar Trektechnobabble Commander Pelia must speak as Chief Engineer:
I was terrified. Just let me say, terrified. Because there’s sort of nothing to hold onto. You really just have to learn it so literally. And I’m very unfamiliar with almost everything I say.
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What Is Commander Pelia’s Future On Star Trek: Strange New Worlds?
Scotty is now also a series regular on Strange New Worlds
Commander Pelia replaced the late Lt. Hemmer (Bruce Horak), her former engineering student at Starfleet Academy, as the USS Enterprise’s Chief Engineer inStar Trek: Strange New Worldsseason 2. AlthoughScotty (Martin Quinn) joinsStrange New Worldsseason 3 as a series regular, signs are the two engineers will co-exist on the Enterprise. Scotty is only a Lieutenant, and he still has years to go before he becomes the Scotty James Doohan played inStar Trek: The Original Series.Pelia’s role as Chief Engineer is evidently secureinStrange New Worldsseason 3.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has only scratched the surface of Commander Pelia’s potential.
Carol Kane is one of themost unexpected castings byStar Trekin recent years, but an actor of her legendary reputation joiningStrange New Worldsis a coup.Strange New Worlds' clever writing combined with Kane’s offbeat performancecreates a wholly original character in Commander Pelia. The Lanthanite also has an unusual life where she is hundreds of years old, and this has provided fun, comedic moments.Star Trek: Strange New Worldshas only scratched the surface of Commander Pelia’s potential, and hopefully, Carol Kane will be part of the series for many seasons to come.
