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

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Janeway almost wasn't Janeway: A Star Trek guest star was eyed for the iconic Voyager role before Kate Mulgrew landed the part.
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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.
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Nana Visitor, Kate Mulgrew, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager
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