Highlights
- Captain Rayner's backstory will be explored in depth in Season 5, shedding light on his past and motivations.
- Alex Kurtzman hints that an Easter egg from the first episode will play a significant role in the season finale.
- Rayner's encounters with Moll and L'ak will add layers to his character, offering fans a new dimension to explore.
One Star Trek actor has revealed that the ongoing season of Star Trek: Discovery will explore the backstory of his character, giving fans a deeper look at the character’s journey in the above-mentioned universe.
Callum Keith Rennie is a new addition to the world of Star Trek and was introduced as Captain Rayner in the premiere of Season 5. Although it would be interesting to see how his character develops with each passing episode, Rennie has already made it clear that the upcoming episodes of Season 5 will give viewers a chance to know his story in detail. On the other hand, he also shared that two more characters would play a significant role in his storyline.
Star Trek: Discovery's Finale Apparently Depends on an Easter Egg From Episode 1
Alex Kurtzman hinted that the finale season of Star Trek: Discovery would take the audience back to an Easter egg in its first episode.
Speaking in an interview with Screen Rant about Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 and his character, Rennie subtly suggested that Rayner's past is intricately linked to his previous run-ins with both Moll and L'ak. The actor also noted that Rayner’s backstory would let viewers know why he is the way he is. Rennie said, “There's a backstory that kind of lets you know why he's wired the way he's wired, and why the Moll and L’ak thing is getting him in a way that's wound him up, maybe.”
In Star Trek: Discovery Season 5, episode 2, Under the Twin Moons, Captain Rayner faced potential expulsion from Starfleet due to insubordination, partly stemming from his fixation on Moll and L'ak. Rayner belongs to a species that made its debut in the lesser-known realm of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Rayner, characterized by his rugged demeanor, resilience, and sharp intellect, is known as a war hero grappling with the challenges of transitioning to a peaceful existence post-Burn. Despite the hurdles, he remains steadfastly committed to upholding the principles of serving the common good. Although not much is known about his character, one of the scenes mentioned that Captain Rayner has received “citations” for his services.
It has already been established that Captain Rayner is an intense man, looking forward to completing his missions. However, the comments made by Rennie make things very interesting. His story would give fans a chance to explore a new dimension of Star Trek, a dimension that has never been seen before. Of course, fans might get to see some familiar faces in Rayner’s backstory, but his encounters with Moll and L’ak in the past promise to enrich his narrative with deeper significance. The third episode of Season 5 is set to premiere on Thursday, April 11, on Paramount Plus and will focus on Michael Burnham and his team trying to pass a dangerous test in order to find their next clue. Fans are already excited about what’s next for the team and can’t wait to see how Captain Rayner plays a significant role in their stories as well.
Star Trek: Discovery is available for streaming on Paramount Plus.
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