“I can stand behind every word that is said in them and the principles and values that they stand for.” He said also that he is really proud of his work as an actor and of his activism, trying to use his platform for good. When asked about the thing he’s most proud of, Rapp didn’t hesitate to say, “I’m really most proud of being part of the original cast of RENT and being on Star Trek: Discovery.” He went on to say that he was really proud to be part of two such culturally important pieces of art that mean so much to so many people. But Rapp said that he expects they will be as one of the tentpoles of the streaming service Paramount+. While they have finished filming all of Season 4 of ST: Discovery, they haven’t officially been greenlit for Season 5. He said that both actors have taught Rapp and Cruz a lot about being authentically yourself and standing up for yourself in a world that feels hostile to you. He also said that he and Cruz have become mentors to del Barrio and Ian Alexander, who plays Grey Tal. Rapp also said that he immediately fell in love with del Barrio, and he was very excited that the story developed into what it has because it felt very organic and special. “Knowing in advance won’t necessarily give me anything.” “I have come to love the idea that Stamets doesn’t know what’s coming, so I don’t need to know what’s coming until the script comes,” he added. When asked whether Rapp had any input or influence on that part of the story, he said that while the writers and creators are very open and collaborative, that he did not have any input on it.
They are the first openly gay characters in the Star Trek franchise, and now have essentially adopted a non-binary character, Adira, played by Blu del Barrio. Hugh Colber, is the authenticity that both actors bring to their roles. One of the key things about having Rapp as Stamets and having Wilson Cruz play his husband, Dr. “The real Paul Stamets in my experience is not in any way persnickety… or mean.” Rapp did say that there was only a little overlap between the real and fictional Stamets: they both have a love and a passion for science and are incredibly loyal people, but that’s pretty much where it stops. Having the role led Rapp to read more about the real Paul Stamets, an American scientist who studies fungi. A friend of Rapp’s who is a much bigger fan of Star Trek helped him prep for the role by giving him a curated list of episodes to watch. However, they were still looking for their Stamets when they realized they already had Rapp as part of their show and offered him the role. Rapp immediately said yes because he’d also been a fan of Star Trek and is a certified geek in his own right. Rapp found out about the project when his agent called and said that they wanted him to be part of the show, though initially in a smaller role. The showrunners of ST: Discovery were specifically looking to cast an out gay actor for the role of Stamets. Right off the bat, the audience encouraged Rapp to lead us in a sing-along, which he started in a low register, and then saved a real moment of singing together for the end of the panel. Throughout the panel, Rapp was warm and gave thoughtful and thorough answers to the questions that covered his time in RENT and If/Then as well as plenty of questions about ST: Discovery. He was greeted with a standing ovation as he arrived in the Marriott Imperial Ballroom Friday at 11:30AM for his solo panel. Commander Paul Stamets on Star Trek: Discovery, but he is well known to an array of audiences from stage and screen. Anthony Rapp can currently be seen as Lt.
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