The Ready Room

Star Trek: Lower Decks stars Jack Quaid (Brad Boimler) and Tawny Newsome (Beckett Mariner) as well as episode director Jonathan Frakes talk with Wil Wheation (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about bringing their animated characters to life in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2, Episode 7, "Those Old Scientists." Plus, go behind the scenes and learn how this historic episode was made, revisit other classic Trek crossovers and much more.

Celia Rose Gooding (Nyota Uhura) and Carol Kane (Pelia) join Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) for a pair of interviews that celebrate the ups and downs of life. Plus, get an inside look at the relationship of the Kirk brothers, go on a trip exploring Star Trek's wildest visions, dreams, and hallucinations, and much more!

Jess Bush (Christine Chapel) and Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) discuss being inspired by her character and what the future holds for Nurse Chapel. Plus, go in-depth on Vulcan wedding rituals, discover Spock's human side, and much more.

Host Wil Wheaton welcomes back actor Anson Mount to The Ready Room to discuss Captain Pike's past, the effects of the iconic Rigel VII, and more in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' "Among the Lotus Eaters." Discover how production updated the look and feel of Rigel VII while staying true to its history, and get a closer look at this season's props. Plus, get a sneak peek at the next episode

Paul Wesley (James T. Kirk) speaks with Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about stepping into his iconic role and traveling across time and space. Plus, go behind the scenes as Star Trek: Strange New Worlds films on location in Toronto, relive some of Star Trek's time travel escapdes, and much more.

Court is now in session. Host Wil Wheaton welcomes back actress Rebecca Romijn, Commander Una Chin-Riley, the Enterprise's Illyrian first officer, back to The Ready Room to take the stand and discuss the events of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' "Ad Astra per Aspera." Take a look at Star Trek's dramatic courtroom legacy, then dive into the evolution of Augments. Plus, get a sneak peek at the next episode, "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow."

Are you ready to explore some strange new worlds? The Ready Room returns with a new installment in celebration of the sophomore season premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! Host Wil Wheaton welcomes actor Ethan Peck, the logical Lt. Spock, back to The Ready Room to kick off discussion around "The Broken Circle" and the second season. Plus, they dissect the complicated relationship between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, and then welcome aboard the Enterprise's new chief engineer, Commander Pelia. Don't miss an exclusive sneak peek at next week's episode, "Ad Astra per Aspera."

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds stars Anson Mount (Christopher Pike), Rebecca Romijn (Una Chin-Riley) and Ethan Peck (Spock) join Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) for an exclusive sneak peek of the series' second season!

LeVar Burton, Mica Burton, and Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut join Wil Wheaton on The Ready Room and talk about the La Forge family reunion in Star Trek: Picard. Also, get a peek behind the scenes of Daystrom Station and a glimpse at Episode 7!

Starfleet Intelligence officers Worf and Raffi Musiker, aka Michael Dorn and Michelle Hurd, hit up The Ready Room to help host Wil Wheaton get to the bottom of everything that went down in this week's episode of Star Trek: Picard! Plus, go behind-the-scenes of the season's incredible stunts and learn what it means to be Jack Crusher. Don't miss an exclusive sneak peek at next week's episode, "The Bounty."

Are you ready for this week's mission briefing from the Titan's commanding officer? Todd Stashwick makes his The Ready Room debut to discuss all things Captain Liam Shaw and the U.S.S. Titan for Star Trek: Picard. Plus, examine the transformative history of the Changelings and learn about the science behind the science fiction of Star Trek. Don't miss an exclusive sneak peek at next week's episode, "Imposters."

Jonathan Frakes (Will Riker) joins host Wil Wheaton in The Ready Room to discuss Frakes' return as Captain Riker for Star Trek: Picard's final season and directing this week's episode "Seventeen Seconds." Plus, get an inside look at this season's hero ship the U.S.S. Titan, celebrate a reunion with Klingon warrior Worf, and don't miss an exclusive sneak peek at next week's episode, "No Win Scenario."

The Ready Room is back with a brand-new episode tackling the third season episode of Star Trek: Picard, "Disengage." Host Wil Wheaton welcomes his space brother Ed Speleers who plays Dr. Beverly Crusher's youngest son, Jack. They're going to unpack all the Crusher family secrets! Discover what went into designing Vadic's terrifying ship, the Shrike, and then go undercover to expose the seedy underbelly of the Star Trek universe. And don't miss an exclusive sneak peek at next week's episode!

The Ready Room returns with a new installment in celebration of the third season premiere of Star Trek: Picard! Host Wil Wheaton welcomes his fellow Star Trek: The Next Generation co-stars Patrick Stewart and Gates McFadden to talk all things Star Trek: Picard Season 3. Wil's then joined by showrunner Terry Matalas. Get insight on Dr. Crusher's return to Star Trek as well as explore the Picard and Riker friendship. Plus, an exclusive sneak peek at next week's thrilling episode. The Ready Room wraps with a tribute to the late Annie Wersching.

Get ready for the final season of Star Trek: Picard, featuring the return of the Enterprise crew from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Wil Wheaton hosts this deep dive with the cast and creatives as they boldly go one last time on a premiere special segment of The Ready Room.

Ethan Peck (Spock) and Henry Alonso Myers join host Wil Wheaton to discuss all things Strange New Worlds. Plus, watch until the end for an exclusive sneak peek of Star Trek: Lower Decks!

Actor Bruce Horak (Hemmer) joins host Wil Wheaton to discuss all things Aenar and the shocking newest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on The Ready Room.

Join Babs Olusanmokun (Dr. M'Benga) and Melissa Navia (Lt. Ortegas) as they talk all things Strange New Worlds, including the latest episode!

Join Wil Wheaton as he welcomes Jess Bush to The Ready Room. Don't forget to stick around for a preview of next week's episode and a criminally fun surprise guest!

This week, Alex Kurtzman visits Wil Wheaton in The Ready Room to discuss the sprawling Star Trek universe. Plus, get a closer look at the props from Strange New Worlds, a sneak peek at the next episode, and more!

It is only logical to join Ethan Peck and Gia Sandhu in The Ready Room where they discuss this week's Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. 🖖

Christina Chong (La'an Noonien Singh) and executive producer Davy Perez break down the latest episode of Strange New Worlds with host Wil Wheaton.

Wil Wheaton welcomes Rebecca Romijn and co-EP / co-writer Akela Cooper to discuss Una Chin-Riley's new, game-changing episode and so much more.

Join Wil Wheaton in The Ready Room for a conversation with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Celia Rose Gooding and Henry Alonso Myers as they take a closer look at the costumes and music of the show.

Director Jonathan Frakes and star Brent Spiner talk all things Picard! Plus, a look at Star Trek's out of uniform adventures and an exclusive clip from next week's episode.

Report to The Ready Room for immediate assimilation! Annie Wersching joins Wil Wheaton for a look at her incredible makeup and prosthetic process, and don't miss an exclusive clip from the next episode of Star Trek: Picard.

On this week's installment of The Ready Room, Wil Wheaton is joined by director Lea Thompson to discuss Star Trek: Picard, plus a closer look at a major returning character in today's episode!

After watching the season finale of Star Trek: Discovery, join Wil Wheaton for a closer look with Michelle Paradise, Sonequa Martin-Green, and Olatunde Osunsanmi, and stay tuned for a sneak peek at next week's episode of Star Trek: Picard.

In this week's installment of The Ready Room, Q himself, John de Lancie, joins host Wil Wheaton to talk all things Star Trek: Picard.

This week, Sir Patrick Stewart (Jean-Luc Picard) joins The Ready Room host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) to talk about "The Star Gazer" (S2, E1), what fans can expect to learn about the admiral, and his relationship with Laris (Orla Brady). Plus, we find out exactly where Sir Patrick reads his new scripts! And stay tuned for a look at the design of Season 2's U.S.S. Stargazer along with an exclusive look at Episode 2.

Host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) welcomes Director/Space Dad Jonathan Frakes to The Ready Room to discuss Frake's most recently directed episode, "Stormy Weather" (Season 4, Episode 6). Between shared fond memories from Star Trek: The Next Generation, the two reiterate their love for the cast of Star Trek: Discovery and what it means to them both to represent Legacy Star Trek.

On The Ready Room this week, star Anthony Rapp (Lt. Commander Paul Stamets) and host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) chat about "The Examples" (Season 4, Episode 5). Rapp reveals what went into Stamet's journey to Ni'Var, his close relationship with Ian Alexander (Gray) and Blu del Barrio (Adira), and what it means to him to be a part of LGBTQ+ representation in the sci-fi genre.

This week in The Ready Room, Star Trek: Discovery star Mary Wiseman (Sylvia Tilly) patches in to speak with host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about "All Is Possible" (Season 4, Episode 4). In a very heartfelt conversation, Wil connects with Mary on the scene that most affected him, dips into what's next for Sylvia Tilly, and gets the behind-the-scenes details on filming in freezing weather.

This week, Star Trek: Discovery stars Ian Alexander (Grey) and Blu del Barrio (Adira) join host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in the Ready Room to discuss "Choose to Live" (Season 4, Episode 3). Together, they delve into what Grey's incorporation means for both characters, Adira's character development over the course of the series, and the significance of fans' appreciation for their on-screen representation.

This week on The Ready Room, Star Trek: Discovery star David Ajala (Cleveland "Book" Booker) patches in to chat with host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about “Anomaly” (Season 4, Episode 2). Together, they unravel the ramifications of the season premiere’s intense final moments, getting more screen time with Anthony Rapp, and what it took for Ajala to tap into Book's extreme anguish.

The Ready Room is back with an all-new look and host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is talking to the women in command! Star Trek: Discovery star Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Michael Burnham) celebrates her journey to the captain's chair and gives us a taste of what's coming beyond the Season 4 premiere, "Kobayashi Maru." Then, Captain Janeway herself, Kate Mulgrew, patches in to chat with Wil about why Janeway makes for a perfect hologram mentor in Star Trek: Prodigy.

Red alert! Host Wil Wheaton is joined by the stars of the U.S.S. Discovery bridge crew, Emily Coutts (Lt. Detmer), Oyin Oladejo (Lt. Owosekun), Patrick Kwok-Choon (Lt. Rhys), Ronnie Rowe Jr. (Lt. Bryce), and Sara Mitich (Lt. Nilsson). Watch them get animated over this week's unexpected plot twist and vigorous fight choreography, plus Wil entices each to admit which Starfleet job they'd secretly like to try.

This week, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is joined by new stars Blu del Barrio (Adira) and Ian Alexander (Gray). The two young actors describe what it's like to join the massive Star Trek family, the impact of playing trans and non-binary characters, and just how hard it is to fake playing the cello.

Star Sonequa Martin-Green (Commander Michael Burnham) joins host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) to reflect on her character's evolution this season. They discuss how a year alone changed Michael, her new relationship with Book, and that unexpected reunion in Episode 7.

Host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is joined by Lead Creature Designer Neville Page who details his creative process in designing this season's new creatures. Page expounds on adding to Star Trek canon, how modern technology impacts his designs, and so much more about all-things aliens.

This week, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) talks with star Rachael Ancheril (Commander Nhan) about how her character adds to the Star Trek canon, seeing as she portrays the second Barzan ever. Then, Wheaton speaks with Lead Visual Effects Supervisor Jason Zimmerman about the creation of Season 3's new ships, new tech, and new Federation headquarters.

Stars Anthony Rapp (Lt. Commander Stamets) and Wilson Cruz (Dr. Culber) join host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) to discuss Episode 4, “Forget Me Not.” Together, watch them celebrate Stamets and Culber's reunion, reflect on the show's increasingly diverse cast, and reveal more about the special relationship their characters develop with newcomer Adira (Blu del Barrio).

Host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) sits down with not one, but four special guests, including Director Jonathan Frakes and “People Of Earth” Writers Bo Yeon Kim and Erika Lippoldt. Together, they discuss how the planet Earth resonates with Star Trek fans and Frakes explains how he brought a virtual Starfleet Academy tree to life onscreen. Plus, show Composer Jeff Russo tells Wil what it takes to separate his fandom from his compositions.

This week, “The Ready Room” host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) sits down with stars Doug Jones (Commander Saru) and Mary Wiseman (Ensign Sylvia Tilly). Together they discuss Saru and Tilly's evolving dynamic, provide a look at the episode's Western cinema influences, and give insight into Season 3's stunt choreography.

Diving into the Season 3 premiere, Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation), host of “The Ready Room,” chats with series newcomer David Ajala (Cleveland "Book" Booker). Learn more about Book and Commander Burnham's first encounter, Ajala's special furry co-star, and the all-new props designed for Season 3.

Wil Wheaton is joined by his TNG co-stars Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner, who reprise their characters, William Riker and Lieutenant Commander Data, in Picard. The trio has a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from Frakes' directing duties on Picard to Isa Briones' ability to channel Data.

Jeri Ryan joins Wil Wheaton to discuss the return of Ryan's character, former Borg drone Seven of Nine; her new place in the universe as a Fenris Ranger; and what it's like coming back to the Trek universe. Then, Star Trek: Picard Executive Producer Rod Roddenberry—son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry—sits down with Wheaton to discuss the state of Star Trek as a whole, where it's been, and where it's going.

Host Wil Wheaton is joined by actor Evan Evagora who portrays Elnor, the highly-skilled, yet highly naive, young Romulan. Wheaton and Evagora discuss the fifth episode of Star Trek: Picard, Elnor's relationship with Picard, and what it's like portraying “Space Legolas.”

Host Wil Wheaton sits down with Santiago Cabrera, who plays the dashing yet mysterious pilot Cristóbal Rios—plus a host of emergency holograms on-board the ship La Sirena—and who comes into sharper focus in “Absolute Candor.” The pair delve into Rios' motivations and psychology, as well as give a few hints as to what viewers can expect to see from the captain in upcoming episodes.

Host Wil Wheaton teams up with star Michelle Hurd to discuss the third episode of Star Trek: Picard and examine her character, Raffi Musiker, a former Starfleet colleague of Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), who becomes a bigger player in the latest episode of Star Trek: Picard.

Host Wil Wheaton sits down with Executive Producer Akiva Goldsman to discuss the second episode of Star Trek: Picard and how Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart)—and Starfleet— have changed in the 20 years since viewers last entered the Star Trek universe.

Host Wil Wheaton sits down with Executive Producer Michael Chabon and Director Hanelle Culpepper to take a closer look at some of the most poignant moments of "Remembrance," the premiere episode of Star Trek: Picard, and explain how the new series pays homage to Star Trek: The Next Generation.

The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Sonequa Martin-Green, who plays Michael Burnham, about all things Season 2, Episode 10, "The Red Angel."

The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Hannah Cheesman, who plays Lt. Cmdr. Airiam, about all things Season 2, Episode 9, "Project Daedalus."

The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Ethan Peck about all things Spock, Vulcan, Talos IV, and more in Season 2, Episode 8, "If Memory Serves."

The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with James Frain, who plays Ambassador Sarek, about all things Season 2, Episode 7, "Light and Shadows."

The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Doug Jones about all things Season 2, Episode 6 "The Sound of Thunder."

The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Wilson Cruz about Dr. Hugh Culber's momentous return in Episode 5, "Saints of Imperfection."

The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Anthony Rapp about all things Paul Stamets, getting to work with Tig Notaro, singing with his castmates, and more!

The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with the Chancellor herself, Mary Chieffo, to talk about L'Relll's new Klingon Empire and Episode 3 of Season 2 at large.

The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Executive Producers Alex Kurtzman and Heather Kadin to discuss everything that happened in the first two episodes of Season 2.

For the finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1, host Wil Wheaton (The Ready Room) sits down with the entire voice cast of the series, including Tawny Newsome, Jack Quaid, Eugene Cordero, Noël Wells, Dawnn Lewis, Fred Tatasciore, Gillian Vigman and Jerry O'Connell. The group is also joined by series Creator, Executive Producer and Showrunner Mike McMahan. Plus, keep an eye out for a surprise guest who made an appearance in the season finale!

For the latest installment of The Ready Room, Wil Wheaton (The Ready Room) sits down with Star Trek: Lower Decks voice cast members Tawny Newsome (Ensign Beckett Mariner), Jack Quaid (Ensign Brad Boimler), Eugene Cordero (Ensign Rutherford) and Noël Wells (Ensign Tendi). The group discusses why they love working on the new series, how they handle the technobabble, and what kind of secrecy comes with auditioning for a Star Trek series.

For this installment of The Ready Room, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is joined by series Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer Mike McMahan and Supervising Director Barry Kelly. The trio discusses the influence of Star Trek: The Next Generation on Star Trek: Lower Decks and crafting an animated series that retains a live-action feel.