Robert Picardo is once again stepping into the larger Star Trek conversation, and this time he’s doing it with a message that cuts straight to the heart of the franchise. With Star Trek: Starfleet Academy approaching its debut and the franchise celebrating its 60th anniversary, Picardo t

'It felt really warm and welcoming. It was a lovely atmosphere the whole time.'

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's Robert Picardo explains why his hologram character looks different in the new show, which is set hundreds of years after Voyager.