Rainn Wilson to play Harry Mudd in 'Star Trek: Discovery'

By: H&I Staff     Posted: April 3, 2017, 12:30PM Tags: Tags: News

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The Office alum Rainn Wilson will beam up to the new Star Trek: Discovery as the iconic original franchise character Harry Mudd.

Wilson will take on the charismatic conman first introduced in Star Trek: The Original Series, then later animated in Star Trek: The Animated Series. While he has signed on for the CBS All Access show, it's uncertain how many episodes the Emmy-nominated actor will appear in.

For those unfamiliar, the new Star Trek series will be centered around the USS Discovery as it seeks out new worlds. The series will also stay true to the dramatic contemporary themes that the franchise is known for.

Other cast members include Jason Isaacs as Captain Lorca, Sonequa Martin-Green (The Walking Dead) as Lieutenant Commander Rainsford, and Anthony Rapp as science officer Stamets. See a more detailed cast list here.

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