Todd VaziriMay 29

As spotted by Ryan Estrada on Bluesky, HOLY SHIT

Paramount+ created a thumbnail for "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" where it genAI-filled a closeup shot of Shatner, giving him a sensible haircut and a suit and tie.

LEFT: Paramount+
RIGHT: The shot from the movie

Show threadTodd VaziriMay 29
Now Paramount+ is cycling through other thumbnails. What Star Trek fan could forget these unforgettable characters from “II” and “III”?
Show threadAlecia Batson (she/her)

@tvaziri hey, now, professional background artists and dayplayers are important. That ensign blowing the electronic bosun’s whistle for the [spoiler content here] is groundbreaking casting considering how few women #actors had roles in STII.

#acting #startrek

May 29 at 4:50amWeb
Show threadCheekyMcBMay 29
@aleciabatson @tvaziri Initially I thought it was Deanna Troi in a crossover TNG episode, but I couldn’t remember such an episode.
Show threadTodd VaziriMay 29

@aleciabatson never in a million years would I say that dayplayers aren't important

i think it's funny to put these characters as the movie poster tile

Show threadAlecia Batson (she/her)May 29

@tvaziri it’s encouraging to performers to see faces other than those so many recognize.

That AI-egested slop object of Captain Kirk in a suit and tie, on the other hand, could be quite discouraging.