Babs Olusanmokun as Joseph M’Benga
This Nigerian-American actor joins the “Strange New World” series in 2022. Babs Olusanmokun got his start in New York. He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt champion. He has appeared in numerous television shows, including “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” and “Roots.” Speaking with “The Hollywood Reporter,” Olusanmokun discusses the complexities and beauties of playing Dr. M’Benga. Booker Bradshaw played Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph M’Benga in the original series. He described the character’s relationship with his granddaughter as poignant. He also appeared in “Dune.”
Babs Olusanmokun As Joseph M’Benga
Rebecca Romijn as Una Chin-Riley
Majel Barrett played the character Una Chin-Riley, also known as “Number One” in The Original Series. In fact, Gene Roddenberry developed Number One for Barrett to play in the original pilot. However, NBC executives eliminated her role, and Barrett replaced her as Nurse Chapel. Rebecca Romijn initially appeared as Una Chin-Riley on “Discovery.” It was 2018. She is now reprising her role in “Strange New Worlds.” Romijn is a model and actor. She graced the covers of numerous major fashion magazines before getting the part of Mystique in “X-Men,” which launched her acting career.
Rebecca Romijn As Una Chin Riley
