January 31, 2025 • 18 mins
In this interview, Jess Bush (Nurse Chapel) teases what fans can expect in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3!
From emotional storylines to bold creative choices, Jess shares why this season is set to blow fans away. She also reflects on her Star Trek journey, the legacy of Nurse Chapel, and her behind-the-scenes experience on one of sci-fi’s most beloved shows.
Plus, hear Jess’s thoughts on Star Trek conventions, her love for Halloween, and seeing her own action figure for the first time.
0:00 - Intro & Star Trek Day Celebration
1:30 - Traveling the World for Star Trek Conventions
3:00 - From Visual Arts to Acting
4:00 - Becoming Nurse Chapel in Strange New Worlds
7:30 - Star Trek’s Timeless Themes and Design Creativity
10:20 - Star Trek Conventions: Trek Family and Camaraderie
12:30 - Seeing Her Nurse Chapel Action Figure
14:00 - Jess’s Love for Halloween & Creative Costumes
15:40 - Sci-Fi Favorites: Lost, From, and Scavenger’s Reign
17:50 - Where to Follow Jess Bush’s Artistic Projects
"The writers have really noticed what’s unique about this show and taken it as far as possible." - Jess Bush
"When I saw my action figure for the first time, I cried. It was the craziest, most surreal moment of my life." - Jess Bush
"What really stood out to me was how Star Trek never shied away from deep, complex social issues—from the very beginning." - Jess Bush
From emotional storylines to bold creative choices, Jess shares why this season is set to blow fans away. She also reflects on her Star Trek journey, the legacy of Nurse Chapel, and her behind-the-scenes experience on one of sci-fi’s most beloved shows.
Plus, hear Jess’s thoughts on Star Trek conventions, her love for Halloween, and seeing her own action figure for the first time.
0:00 - Intro & Star Trek Day Celebration
1:30 - Traveling the World for Star Trek Conventions
3:00 - From Visual Arts to Acting
4:00 - Becoming Nurse Chapel in Strange New Worlds
7:30 - Star Trek’s Timeless Themes and Design Creativity
10:20 - Star Trek Conventions: Trek Family and Camaraderie
12:30 - Seeing Her Nurse Chapel Action Figure
14:00 - Jess’s Love for Halloween & Creative Costumes
15:40 - Sci-Fi Favorites: Lost, From, and Scavenger’s Reign
17:50 - Where to Follow Jess Bush’s Artistic Projects
"The writers have really noticed what’s unique about this show and taken it as far as possible." - Jess Bush
"When I saw my action figure for the first time, I cried. It was the craziest, most surreal moment of my life." - Jess Bush
"What really stood out to me was how Star Trek never shied away from deep, complex social issues—from the very beginning." - Jess Bush
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