Kerrice Brooks shared that working alongside Cirroc Lofton, a star from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, in the fifth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy pushed her to improve her performance. The episode, directed by Larry Teng and written by Kirsten Beyer and Tawny Newsome, serves as a loving homage to Avery Brooks’ Captain Benjamin Sisko and the legacy of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
In the fifth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, SAM (Kerrice Brooks), a new recruit undergoing series acclimation training, looks into the mystery of Captain Sisko’s disappearance after the events of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. This investigation coincides with her journey to understand her role as the Emissary for her people, the Kasq. She receives guidance and support from Jake Sisko (Cirroc Lofton), Benjamin Sisko’s son, who helps her find the strength she needs.
Kerrice Brooks recently told ScreenRant’s John Orquiola about her experience working with Cirroc Lofton on the fifth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Lofton returned as Jake Sisko, a role he hadn’t played since Star Trek: Deep Space Nine concluded in 1999. Brooks emphasized how crucial Lofton was to the episode’s success, stating they couldn’t have done it without him. Here’s what she had to say:
It’s remarkable – you’re the first actor to share a scene with Cirroc in Star Trek since Deep Space Nine concluded in 1999. He hasn’t been involved with the series since then.
Kerrice Brooks: Holy sh*t. I didn’t really realize that.
ScreenRant: Yeah, this is his first time back. He’s been waiting all this time.
Kerrice Brooks: He’s so special, I don’t know why.
It’s tricky figuring out how to include Jake Sisko in a Star Trek episode, simply because he isn’t part of Starfleet.
Kerrice Brooks: It’s gotta be so specific, yeah.
Someone at ScreenRant asked what it was like working with Cirroc, and if he seemed out of practice. Honestly, he’s a friend of mine, so I definitely gave him some playful ribbing when we talked about it!
Oh my gosh, no, he wasn’t rusty at all! When people asked if he was, I’d say absolutely not. Cirroc was amazing – he really pushed me to improve. I can honestly say he wasn’t rusty. There was one time, though, when we filmed five scenes in a single day, and I hadn’t fully memorized the last one. I was secretly hoping we wouldn’t need to film it, but we did! He helped me through it, and I felt really supported.
He was incredible. I felt a real connection with him, like the supportive older brother I always wanted, both as SAM and as Kerrice. It’s amazing how natural he was. I don’t think he’s done a lot of acting since his time on Deep Space Nine, and he’s kept his personal life pretty private. But watching him speak at the podium, giving that speech to the audience – he didn’t even seem aware I was there – it was like watching someone effortlessly command the stage. He was truly captivating, and it felt like acting was just something ingrained in him, a natural skill.
He gave me a scarf to wear to my interview, which he explained symbolizes ‘sister’ in Ethiopian culture – he’s Ethiopian himself. It meant a lot to me. He’s incredibly generous and selfless, and also really funny. Honestly, I couldn’t have gotten through it without him; he was a huge support.
Some of the most moving scenes in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy episode 5 feature Kerrice Brooks as SAM and Jake Sisko. When SAM worries she won’t be a strong enough leader for her people as their Emissary, Jake encourages her, reminding the first Kasqian in Starfleet that she is capable and worthy.
Even after 27 years, Cirroc Lofton seamlessly reprised his role as Jake Sisko, portraying the character as he might have become – an older version of Captain Sisko’s son, 33 years beyond the teenager we knew when Star Trek: Deep Space Nine concluded. This mature version of Jake represents him at his best, and it’s clear his father would be incredibly proud of the man he became.
Cirroc Lofton gifted Kerrice Brooks a lovely Ethiopian scarf, which she wore when appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show with her Star Trek: Starfleet Academy co-stars. This thoughtful present recalls a moment from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, where Jake Sisko helped SAM realize her potential as an Emissary, boosting her self-confidence. (Kerrice Brooks and Avery Brooks are not related.)
Episode 5 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy was a real treat for fans of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, especially with appearances by Cirroc Lofton as Jake Sisko, Tawny Newsome as Illa Dax, and a memorable voiceover by Avery Brooks. However, it’s Kerrice Brooks’ outstanding portrayal of SAM that truly makes this episode one of the best Star Trek installments on Paramount+.
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2026-02-06 13:10