Strange New Worlds Spock Actor Talks Difficulty Of Taking Iconic Role
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds actor Ethan Peck says how worried he was taking on the role of Spock, saying he didn't think he was worthy of it. Strange New Worlds is the latest installment from the Star Trek franchise and a direct spin-off of Star Trek: Discovery, in which Peck first appeared as Spock in the show's second season. Along with Peck, the series stars Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Jess Bush, and Celia Rose Gooding.
Strange New Worlds follows Captain Pike (Mount), head of the starship Enterprise as he and his crew explore the galaxy, ten years before the events of Star Trek: The Original Series. Peck plays science officer Spock, a role originated by Leonard Nimoy in the original series, who went on to become an icon of science fiction. Strange New Worldshas a more episodic structure than the serialized Discovery, harkening back to the storytelling of The Original Series.
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When asked by THR, Peck talks about how he initially thought he wasn't worthy of playing such a well-known part. He talks about doing extensive research for the role and studying Nimoy's performance to perfect Spock's voice and mannerisms. He goes on to say there's a lot less pressure now than when he was making Discovery, having relaxed into the role over time. Read Peck's quote below:
In the beginning, yes, the weight was nearly unbearable, and I wondered if I would be kind of broken by, “I’m not sure that I quite feel worthy.” I’m still growing into Spock in many ways. And you know, now the pressure isn’t quite as great as it was during Discovery. I’m trying to have an experience as Spock. I’m not thinking of what the final product will be or how it will look. But I
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