By GustavoLeao / 09:02, 3 October 2012 / Star Trek: Nemesis

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SciFiNow posted a new interview with Star Trek actor Walter Koening and here is an excerpt

All five series captains will make an appearance at that Star London event later this month. Do you have a favourite captain besides Kirk?

This could be one of the most self destructive answers I’ve ever given. They’re all very stellar actors and great individuals but I must say I’ve always admired Patrick Stewart not only for his gifts as a performer but for the way he is with his crew of actors. He has a respect for them beyond what is required so I certainly admire him for that.

You’re also keeping the episodic spirit of Star Trek alive with the recent announcement of Star Trek Renegades. What do you hope for this project?

The trailer is really all there is just now, but we’re using Kickstarter to finance the project. Some of the actors are in place, Tim Russ is going to direct and the intention is to produce an online series. I had no burning desire to examine Chekov again, I’ve already done it! But I am involved because of loyalty and because it marks a different time in Chekov’s life. Ultimately I hope I can bring something new to the role and we can make this project viable.

What was it like working with Gene Roddenberry?

Gene wasn’t on set that often because he was busy writing but I always found him very pleasant and jovial. Gene was responsible for launching my career, and there’s a story I must tell. When we were trying to raise the funds for the star the situation had changed. Whereas in the very beginning a star cost around $3,000, this year it was raised to $30,000 and the fans came forward in great numbers to support the idea. We were still short, at which point Gene’s son Rod Roddenberry, volunteered the rest of the money. So Gene and Rod helped get me my star.

The full interview is here