When we think about who we are, how the show is a reflection of things, that’s very close to who we are-our history in America. I want you to direct it.” I said all right.ĭD: Was that your favorite experience directing?ĪB: I can’t say favorite. Ira asked me, “I have this piece coming up, and you’re going to be in front of the camera a lot. Did all of the impetus for that come from the producers and writers and showrunners, or did any of that emanate from you or other members of the cast?Īvery Brooks (AB): The writers, the producers.ĪB: Yes, that came from Ira Behr.ĭD: With “Far Beyond The Stars,” was there any trepidation about directing that episode since your character is the focus?ĪB: No, not by that time.
The Daily Dragon sat down for a chat with him in the Walk of Fame.ĭaily Dragon (DD): I started rewatching DS9 recently, and I noticed how many social justice issues the show tackled. Brooks returned to Dragon Con this year, after a three year absence, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the show. Actor, singer, and professor, Avery Brooks is best known to the geeky crowd as Captain Benjamin Sisko from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
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