Review Fix chats with actor Ronnie Rowe Jr.who discusses his role of Communications Officer Bryce on Star Trek Discovery and his next appearance on BET.
Review Fix: How did you get involved in Star Trek?
Ronnie Rowe Jr.: I auditioned and was so lucky to land a role in such an iconic show. It’s truly been a great journey so far.
Review Fix: Did you watch it as a kid?
Rowe Jr.: I sure did. I was a big fan of Next Generation so when I heard Star Trek was filming in Toronto, I was really excited.
Review Fix: Tell us about your character. What makes him special?
Rowe Jr.: I play Communications Officer Bryce. He’s on the bridge of The Discovery and is is the link between The Discovery and other vessels.
Review Fix: How is this character different from the roles you prefer to play?
Rowe Jr.: This character is actually very similar to some of the characters I have played. What makes it different is that it is all happening in space.
Review Fix: What makes this series different?
Rowe Jr.: The show is unique in that it is link to the current political times and also the wide range of diversity that is evident in the cast. I think it’s a great series that is paving the way for different types of opportunities for many actors.
Review Fix: What have you learned about yourself through this character?
Rowe Jr.: It helped me fine tune doing scenes with 8-10 cast members at a time and it sharpened my listening.
Review Fix: What’s next for you?
Rowe Jr.: I will be playing a prosecutor on a new BET legal drama call In Contempt. It follows a female defensive lawyer who is my nemesis. Watch out for that coming soon.
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