Garrett Wang Reflects on Harry Kim’s Future in the Star Trek Universe
Garrett Wang, known for his portrayal of Harry Kim in Star Trek: Voyager, has recently shared his thoughts on a potential return to the Star Trek universe after making a cameo appearance in the animated series Lower Decks. The ninth episode of Season 5 featured a variety of beloved characters, including those from Deep Space Nine and Enterprise alongside Kim’s return in multiple forms, showcasing the show’s clever use of multiverse storytelling.
Although Wang welcomes the chance to reprise his role, he acknowledges that this may have been his last opportunity to portray the character. During his conversation on All Access Star Trek, he expressed a desire for Kim to return in future projects. Wang shared an intriguing crossover idea involving Deep Space Nine‘s Jake Sisko, envisioning them as partners in the enigmatic Section 31. Interestingly, elements of this concept have already appeared in the Trek comics, where Harry Kim is currently depicted as a Section 31 agent:
If it is my last Star Trek, I’ll be very sad. I would love to be able to reappear in something else. At one time I was espousing the idea that there should be a show with Harry Kim and Jake Sisko, basically as Section 31 partners. And they actually threw that to the comics. In the Trek comic book world, Harry Kim is a Section 31 agent. I’m like, ‘What the heck?’ It was my idea, you put it in the comic, you didn’t put it in live action, that’s fine.
The Implications for Harry Kim and the Franchise
Could Section 31 Offer a Reunion for Kim?
The notion of Harry Kim becoming involved with Section 31 adds a new layer of complexity to his character, marking an unexpected twist for the Starfleet officer, traditionally characterized by his optimism. This interesting development aligns with Wang’s original vision, showcasing his ongoing connection to the character.
Wang’s enthusiasm for the future of his character suggests he remains open to appearing in additional Star Trek productions. While he may feel slighted that his idea transitioned into comic lore instead of live-action, it could serve as a subtle nudge to the current leadership of Star Trek, including Alex Kurtzman, to explore this storyline further.
Our Perspective on Kim’s Potential Return
Exploring Multiversal Narratives in Star Trek
With an exciting new film centered on Section 31 set to debut on Paramount+, fans are left wondering about the possibility of Harry Kim appearing in this upcoming storyline. The film is positioned in the Trek timeline after the first season of Discovery, which complicates the likelihood of Kim’s return. However, given the series’ history of embracing multiversal concepts, it’s plausible for Kim to make a surprise cameo, despite the narrative constraints.
The inclusion of the Guardian of Forever in Star Trek: Discovery exemplifies how time manipulation can pave the way for character reappearances. This multiverse flexibility echoes the changes that the Kelvin timeline brought to J.J. Abrams’ movies, providing a similar pathway for future Trek installments. Thus, there remains hope that Garrett Wang’s Harry Kim may once again grace the screen, thanks to the narrative’s expansive possibilities.
Source: Star Trek All Access