Star Trek Icon Teases Possible Return for Picard Spinoff

Todd Stashwick, known for his role as Shaw in the Star Trek universe, recently spoke to TrekMovie about the long-awaited spinoff, Star Trek: Legacy.

While the project hasn’t officially moved forward, Stashwick shared that he would be excited to return if the show gets the green light.

“I love workin’. I love the character of Shaw. I love the Star Trek universe, and I love all the people that… If someone chooses to greenlight this project and fills it with all the people that the Legacy show would have: Jeri Ryan, Michelle Hurd, Ed Speleers, Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut, Mica Burton, I would love to work with those people,” Stashwick said.

“If that means appearing as a hologram, and it contributes to my health and pension, I’m there.” He said.

The actor’s enthusiasm comes despite the fact that Paramount has yet to officially approve the series. Jeri Ryan also previously commented that nothing is confirmed, but fans shouldn’t rule out the possibility of Legacy happening.

Currently, the Star Trek TV universe faces delays due to corporate uncertainty. Paramount’s merger with Skydance has been completed, but further deals, including a potential merger with Warner Bros., remain on hold. Until the studio’s situation stabilizes, fans may need to be patient for new Star Trek projects.

It’s clear that the cast is eager to return if the series is made, and Stashwick’s openness to unconventional appearances, like holograms, shows the flexibility of the Star Trek world. The Legacy project could bring together familiar faces and expand the Star Trek universe in exciting ways.

What do you think about Star Trek: Legacy? Would you like to see the original cast return, or should the spinoff focus on new characters? Share your thoughts in the comments.