Bill Nighy and Rosemarie DeWitt to Guest Star in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 2
Bill Nighy will appear as Nyk Ake, the estranged father of character Nahla

In Brief
- •Bill Nighy will appear as Nyk Ake, the estranged father of character Nahla
- •Rosemarie DeWitt will play Laytha Sadal, mother of Tarima and the First Lady
- •The announcement was made during the Star Trek panel at New York Comic‑Con
- •Season 2 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will feature these guest roles
Why It Matters
The addition of veteran actors Bill Nighy and Rosemarie DeWitt to the upcoming season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy underscores the franchise’s continued strategy of blending established talent with fresh storytelling. Their involvement is likely to attract both long‑time fans and new viewers, potentially boosting viewership and engagement for the series’ second season.
Key Details
- Guest Star
- Bill Nighy
- Guest Star
- Rosemarie DeWitt
- Announcement Venue
- New York Comic‑Con
- Series
- Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 2
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