Classic STAR TREK Characters Who Could Appear in STARFLEET ACADEMY

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With Star Trek: Starfleet Academy set 800 years after Picard, it’s unlikely many characters from previous Star Trek series are still alive in the 32nd century. Even traditionally long-lived species like Vulcans and Klingons don’t typically live for more than a few centuries. While actors from past Trek shows could potentially appear as holograms to teach at the Academy, the question is: which characters could realistically be alive and appear in person? Here’s a look at who fans would most like to see return from Star Trek‘s history in Starfleet Academy.

Q (John de Lancie)

John de Lancie’s character, Q – a powerful being who often tormented Captains Picard and Janeway – seemingly died at the end of Picard season 2, but briefly reappeared in season 3. He reminded Jack Crusher that the Q Continuum experiences time differently, meaning another version of Q from the past could easily appear and playfully clash with Captain Ake. Fans are hoping to see a scene between Holly Hunter and John de Lancie, imagining their characters delightfully irritating each other, as her character’s age of 450 years suggests a possible history with Q.

Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks)

Early previews of the new series, Starfleet Academy, suggest the fate of Captain Benjamin Sisko (played by Avery Brooks in Deep Space Nine) is still unknown in the 32nd century. At the end of DS9, Sisko merged with the non-physical aliens known as “The Prophets” within the Bajoran wormhole, choosing to exist outside of time and space. Eight hundred years later, he hasn’t returned, despite promising his wife he would. We believe Starfleet Academy could finally bring him back – if they can convince Avery Brooks to reprise his role.

Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton)

In the final episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Wesley Crusher, who had been an ensign on the Enterprise, left Starfleet Academy to become a “Traveler” – a being able to move freely through time and space. He briefly appeared as a Traveler in season 2 of Star Trek: Picard, visiting the 21st century, but wasn’t in season 3. Since Travelers can go anywhere in time and space, it’s possible he could return to Starfleet Academy in San Francisco. Wil Wheaton, the actor who played Wesley, has expressed interest in reprising the role.

The Borg Queen, Agnes Jurati (Alison Pill)

The third season of Picard concluded with the definitive defeat of the Borg and the death of the Borg Queen, portrayed by Alice Krige. However, the previous season introduced Agnes Jurati, a human scientist who became the leader of a different, smaller Borg group. This offshoot collective wasn’t focused on forced assimilation; instead, they invited beings to join willingly. We didn’t find out what happened to this group, but given the Borg’s technology extends their lifespan, they probably still exist somewhere in the 32nd century.

Odo

The character of Odo, a grumpy but beloved shapeshifter played by the late René Auberjonois, was a key figure on Deep Space Nine. In the series finale, Odo, whose natural form is liquid, returned to his people – known as the Founders or the Great Link – hoping to end their conflict with the Federation. Because the Founders live for millennia, it’s probable Odo is still alive somewhere. While René Auberjonois is sadly gone, Odo’s ability to change his appearance means the character could be recast. Fans would be thrilled to see him return and learn what happened with his people over the last 800 years.

Guinan (Whoopi Goldberg)

Guinan, played by Whoopi Goldberg, first appeared in the second season of Star Trek: The Next Generation as the owner of the Ten Forward lounge. She’s an El-Aurian, meaning she’s hundreds of years old – and possibly even older, as her species may have a very long lifespan. Goldberg, a longtime Star Trek enthusiast, reprised the role in season 2 of Picard. The character even appeared in the 32nd century, suggesting she could live for centuries while continuing to offer drinks and wisdom to Starfleet officers.

Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner)

Okay, this might seem far-fetched. Captain Kirk famously died in Star Trek: Generations, but season three of Picard included a hidden detail: Kirk’s preserved body at Starfleet’s Daystrom Station, linked to a project called Phoenix. This strongly suggests they’re trying to bring him back to life. Perhaps it’s a long, complicated process—maybe even taking centuries, and complicated by the events known as the Burn. It would be amazing to see William Shatner reprise the role of Kirk in the 32nd century, 800 years later! Any return would be a better fate than the way he died in Generations.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is now streaming on Paramount+.

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2026-01-22 02:33