Star Trek: Strange New Worlds cast members had mixed feelings about the show's veer into horror
Briefly

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 introduces a horror aspect, focusing on threats like the Gorn and a zombie-infested planet. The show alternates between heavy drama and light-hearted romance, keeping the actors engaged. Rebecca Romijn notes that the shifting genres make the experience fun and dynamic for the cast. Martin Quinn, playing Montgomery Scott, expresses that acting in horror is less intimidating than viewing it. Cecilia Rose Gooding shares that her naturally anxious disposition has been supported by fellow cast members as they navigate the horror-themed content.
"For us as actors - which is why it's so fun to be on this show - we jump from horror straight into straight-up comedy, then into some other crazy genre..."
"I'm a big scaredy-cat. I'm not very good with watching horror. I think it's [more fun] to be in it. Then it's not as scary as it comes across to the viewer."
"As someone who doesn't really watch horror movies, as a very naturally anxious person, to be able to play in this genre, it’s been quite a journey for me..."
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