Lower Decks' Mike McMahan Explains Why Getting Star Trek Legacy Stars Like Alfre Woodard For The Finale Was So Stressful, And I'm Even More Impressed Now

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Star Trek: Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan faced immense challenges in securing franchise icons like Alfre Woodard for the series' acclaimed finale.

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Securing veteran actress Alfre Woodard for a cameo role was an equally stressful ordeal as getting Jolene Blalock to appear, despite Woodard's smaller part.
McMahan's personal outreach and negotiating prowess were crucial in bringing together this all-star cast, elevating the finale into one of the best in Star Trek history.

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