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Wil Wheaton returned as Wesley Crusher in Star Trek: Prodigy under strict secrecy for three years. Wheaton revealed in a recent interview the small circle of people aware of his surprising comeback as the "original prodigy" of Star Trek.
Wheaton revealed that there was shockingly few people close to Wesley Crusher's return. His participation was known only to those directly involved in the Star Trek: Prodigy production as well as a small number from the Star Trek: The Next Generation cast.
Among the few who knew were Wheaton's "space mom," Gates McFadden (Dr. Beverly Crusher). Additionally in the know were Jonathan Frakes (Commander Riker) and Kate Mulgrew (Captain Kathryn Janeway). Mulgrew's inclusion in the secret most likely resulted from her shared scenes with Wheaton on the show.
Wheaton revealed that his appearance's secret went beyond the Star Trek: Prodigy cast and crew. Not even those working on Star Trek: Picard were kept in the dark. Wheaton humorously related years of dodging questions and fabricating responses about the likelihood of a Wesley Crusher comeback.
For Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 viewers, Wesley Crusher's unexpected comeback was a delight. It offered a window into his life as a Traveler, a cosmic being safeguarding Star Trek's chronicles. Wesley's inclusion on the show gave the plot a multiverse aspect, so confirming his significance to the franchise.
Wheaton's performance of a more adult and forceful Wesley Crusher has been praised. The fact that his return is under secret has only accentuated the significance of his appearance, thus his comeback is especially satisfying for supporters.
Maintaining Wesley Crusher's return a secret for more than three years is evidence of the team's commitment and confidence. The fact that one can keep secrets in a time when easily accessible spoilers emphasizes the need of quiet people inside the production, including Wheaton personally. It also reflects the commitment of those who knew the secret to guarantee the preservation of the surprise for the viewers.
Though Wesley's future in the Star Trek universe is yet unknown, his comeback in Star Trek: Prodigy has piqued curiosity in the character. As Wesley keeps on his path as a Traveler, fans are excited to see what lies ahead. Wesley Crusher returned with great success, thus his character will probably remain rather important in the Star Trek universe.