Who would you like to see cast as 'Number One' in Discovery?

All excellent picks. At this rate we could have a whole fleet of Number One's. Personally I think some maturity is needed to portray the gravitas needed. As to whom could play the part I have absolutely no idea.

 

That gives me an idea…

 

I still think it's a little too young, regardless of Trek's past.

 

Kristen Ritter please, with James Van Der Beek as the Captain.

 

With the high death toll the Federation suffered during those exploration years, I'm surprised there aren't more young command officers.

 

Star Trek: Don't Trust the bIHnuch on Deck 23?

 

Anna Torv

 

Summer Glau.

 

He's already got her for American Gods, and given he's said his series lead is a first officer and not a captain (and possibly a woman of colour), Anderson seems unlikely.

To have a guest spot, though, who knows.

 

I don't have anyone in mind per se, but I would like someone more with the stage presence of Amanda Tapping or Gillian Anderson, but in her early 30s. Maybe a Latina actress would be my choice: someone Jessica Alba-ish? And by stage presence, I mean an actress who comes off as a strong female lead who knows what her job is and what she is doing and is a capable leader, but doesn't confuse command presence with being bitchy or confrontational with everyone. That is such a tired trope where in order to make a female character appear strong and capable, said female actress has to be seen as some ultra feminist that has a chip on her shoulder with every male character. It's that type of portrayal that turned me off to Ensign Ro, Commander Shelby, and at first, Kira.

 

Parminder Nagra anyone?

 

As much as I'd like to see her, it's unlikely as she's involved with the new season of Agents of Shield.

 

Alice Eve as Number One. Shohreh Aghdashloo as the Discovery's captain.

 

Given the current political climate, an actress with a Middle Eastern background would probably be best. That would provide a good role model, while freaking out conservatives just like Chekov and Uhura did back in the 60s. Pure Star Trek.

 

Shohreh Aghdashloo as Number One, forget all about Alice Eve.

 

Hettienne Park was one of the best parts of Hannibal for those first two seasons, IMO. Quite an underrated actress (especially good at playing an ass-kicker).

 

Priyanka Chopra.

Kor

 

"Hey, just because my reproductive organs are on the inside instead of the outside, doesn't mean I can't handle whatever you can handle."

 

First Officer on Discovery...
Gina Torres. I don't think the XO NEEDS to be a woman, but I think it should be someone with a strong screen presence, and someone who can portray an authority figure without having "the chip" or being a "b---h".

In Firefly, Ms. Torres did an excellent job of being tough, intelligent, cunning, and scary. She was never "b---hy" but was always strong (until Wash died). She also managed to pull off quite an air of dignity in a show that was not always dignified.

 

I totally forgot about Cleopatra 2525.
Hmmm... I might have to (grudgingly) agree on her as captain material as opposed to 1st Mate.

Maybe Steven Yeun? (I love him as Keith in the new Voltron). He looks about right for an up-and-coming officer.