From Rocky to the bridge of the Enterprise, Michael Dorn joins Andrew Keates for a candid, laugh-filled conversation about the craft, character and determination behind an extraordinary screen career.
Recorded live at The Two Brewers in Clapham, Part One goes behind the prosthetics to explore Michael’s journey into acting, the creation of Worf and the enduring connection between Star Trek and its fans. Expect Hollywood lessons, affectionate cast memories, questionable Klingon hairstyles and rather too much prune juice.
Episode Highlights Include:
• Life 2.0: Michael introduces his independent science-fiction feature with Marina Sirtis, Michelle Hurd and Dominic Keating.
• Becoming Worf: the last-minute audition, Gene Roddenberry’s advice and finding that unmistakable voice.
• Before the Enterprise: music, early screen work and lessons learned watching Sylvester Stallone on Rocky.
• Behind the scenes: life on The Next Generation, from the makeup chair to the cast’s sense of humour.
• Beyond the uniform: representation, imperfect heroes and the impact Worf has had on fans.
• Friends across generations: memories of Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Todd, Nichelle Nichols and DeForest Kelley.
In Memory of Brett Jones
Andrew dedicates this episode to his late friend Brett “B” Jones of the Sci-Fi Ball.
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Videography | Ned Wakeley of The Showreel Company
Photography | Henry-Morgan De Witt
Audio & Stage Management | Liam Chaplin
Hair Styling | Louis Wilson
Special Thanks
Oliver Blatherwick, Rhys Godfrey and the staff of The Two Brewers.
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