The Star Trek Guest Actor Who Almost Played Captain Janeway Before Kate Mulgrew

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• Deep Space Nine's Nana Visitor, who played Major Kira, was the frontrunner to play Captain Janeway before Kate Mulgrew snagged the role.
• Visitor's Janeway audition left producers impressed, but they ultimately felt Mulgrew's take better embodied the captain's strength and leadership qualities needed for the series.