I Love That Holly Hunter Can't Sit in a Chair Normally on 'Starfleet Academy'
Gizmodo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Starfleet Academy introduces a fresh, youthful vibe that contrasts with traditional Star Trek, featuring young cadets who display a mix of emotional complexity and skepticism toward authority, reflecting a universe in turmoil.
- Holly Hunter stars as Nahla Ake, the dual chancellor and captain of the USS Athena, bringing a charming, relaxed, and unconventional leadership style that challenges typical Starfleet norms.
- Ake’s character is portrayed with a playful, approachable demeanor, often seen barefoot and lounging comfortably in her captain’s chair, symbolizing her break from rigid Starfleet discipline and her desire to connect with the new generation of cadets.
- Hunter’s performance highlights Ake’s long history and disillusionment with Starfleet, showing her evolution from a strict officer
