• unix_joe@lemmy.sdf.org
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    1 year ago

    What’s the story with blacklisting Avery Brooks?

    They basically “Far Beyond the Stars-ed” him and instead of giving the character a fitting resolution, he became the only lead character in Trek to never be mentioned again, even though his last appearance was set up for a return. Instead they decided to bring back Picard (and I guess Data, three times) and gave the Dominion story to him.

    Who the fuck did Avery piss off?

    • Whiskey Pickle@lemmy.mlOP
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      1 year ago

      I don’t think he got blacklisted, I think Brooks just didn’t have any further interest in Trek and moved on. It’s discussed a bit in the DS9 documentary What We Left Behind. He’s kinda… eccentric. If you’ve ever seen any interviews with him (which he tends to avoid), he’s sorta off in his own world. IIRC, he’s a jazz professor at a University someplace in California and happy doing that.

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      1 year ago

      Brooks retired.

      In the few interviews he’s done he’s been very clear that he’s finished acting and no desire to work. He just wants to listen to jazz and enjoy his life. Can’t blame the guy.