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Hunter's connection to classic Star Trek
Paul Giamatti is not the only one treating Starfleet Academy as a kind of bucket-list job. Co-star Holly Hunter recalled watching William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy with her parents and described their work on "The Original Series" as “iconic and unforgettable.”
That multi-generational connection makes Starfleet Academy feel like a natural continuation of the franchise’s legacy rather than a radical break. Hunter’s presence as a formidable authority figure at the Academy underscores how seriously the series is treating its mix of young cadets and veteran performers.