We spoke with StarTrekPicard's Ed Speleers on exploring Jack Crusher's loneliness, the potential of StarTrekLegacy, LaCrush romance, how the TNG cast welcomed him to the StarTrek family, and more!
There was a lot to love about Star Trek: Picard's final season, but one of the most exciting aspects of it was the introduction of Jean-Luc Picard and Dr. Beverly Crusher's son Jack Crusher . The revelation of his paternity early in the season led to a season-long journey for Picard to come to terms with his newfound fatherhood, while Jack was forced to face what being Picard's son meant, far beyond the legacy of the Picard name.
It does, and it really helps when you have scripts that help the audience resonate with the material the way that Picard has. Something about Jack that really resonated with me was the loneliness that he felt, despite being surrounded by people. You made it so relatable and so palpable the way that you played it.
SPELEERS: Another great question. Thinking on more of what I was mentioning, that it is something that we all relate to. We all have some understanding or relationship to families. Some people are fortunate enough where it's very, not necessarily straightforward, but it can make sense. Of course, it's not without its flaws, but it's love essentially. I mean, that's what you all want from family.
SPELEERS: Oh, gosh. Yeah, Jonathan Frakes took me under his wing very quickly. Very, very quickly. We have the same U.S. agent who's wonderful, Alisa Adler, who's been incredible, who's another family member for me, really, she's extended family. Because he texted me saying, "I knew you were coming onto set,” and everything.
Also, whether it's the defining moment of the story or not, I just felt for the character. Well it was, in terms of their moment, in terms of their thread and storyline, I felt that was the pinnacle moment in order, and you had to get it right because if you don't get it right then no one's going to believe that these two have actually connected. But I think, 100%, being a father enhances how I view things, especially as a son playing here.
I'm a little bit stunned and taken aback that this whole thing has happened, and it's the final day today. I think I'm going to bloody cry now, for crying out loud. I've come back, and I'm just like, "Oh, what now? Is that the end of Star Trek? Is that it? Is that the end of Jack Crusher? Is that just done?”
It was such a fun scene. I love Q, he's one of my favorite characters. I was like, "Yes, this is everything. To have that dynamic continue on with Picard's son." That's a wish fulfillment right there.Circling back to the Borg, I was really curious to know what it was like for you the first day that you got fitted for your Võx suit because that is so epic to see on screen.
SPELEERS: Wow. You'd hope it would just keep fizzing away. I think that whatever happens, you've got to try and find a way to cat-and-mouse that situation for as long as possible, I think. You've got to just see that develop, and you've got to put as many little speed bumps in the road as possible is what I feel. Because there's obviously a little, there's a frisson on that's bubbling away there.
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