One sci-fi legend wants to appear in Star Trek and they'd be perfect to lead a new show

Some people are just defined by the genre they perform in. Scott Bakula and William Shatner fit that description to a "T." They're synonymous with the world of sci-fi, and they're not the only ones. Famous names like Sigourney Weaver, Mark Hamil, and others have the careers they do, in part, due to their appreciation for sci-fi.

Another name that belongs with the Bakula's of the world is that of Katee Sackhoff. Most known recently for Star Wars, where she played Bo-Katan Kryze, she rose to fame with her involvement with the 2004 remake of Battlestar Galactica.

She played a gender-swapped version of Starbuck, now known as Kara Thrace (previously just Starbuck). She added depth, intrigue and uniquness to the role that the original character lacked. Being a byproduct of the 1970s, all the original Starbuck did was smoke, womanize and fight Cylons. Thanks to Sackhoff, the new Starbuck was a much deeper character. And that paid off.

Fans flocked to the series, in part due to Sackhoff's portrayal of the ace combat pilot. She established herself as a star in the making and future outings only solidified that.

Now, it looks like the former Mandalorian and Battlestar actress is looking to hop into yet another sci-fi staple; Star Trek.

Recently, Sackhoff had Star Trek legend Jonathan Frakes on her podcast, the Sackhoff Show (via Yahoo), and Frakes pitched an idea to get her involved in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, saying;

"What about the new one? What about Starfleet Academy? Paul Giamatti’s in it. It takes place 900 years into the future. They could probably use a guest instructor, not unlike Starbuck. I’ll pitch you."

Sackhoff thought that she'd likely get passed over for a role in Star Trek, calling it "too on the nose" for her casting. As she's never been given a chance to audition for a role yet, her opinion may be more accurate than we'd like to admit.

Still, if the higher-ups could get around to the possibilities that she brings to the table, then Star Trek could find their new leading lady. Sackhofff is a tremendous actress and has shown the ability to play a variety of characters. There's little doubt in my mind that she could handle a new series as the show's leading character.

With her background in Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica, she'd clearly have a well-built fanbase ready to support her and that's only ever going to help a show succeed.