‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Casts Rainn Wilson as Original
Series Character Harry Mudd:
"“Star Trek: Discovery” has cast “The Office” alum Rainn Wilson in the role of
Harry Mudd, Variety has learned. It is unknown how many episodes Wilson will
appear in at this time.
Mudd was a charismatic interstellar con man who had repeated run-ins with the crew
of the Enterprise in the original “Star Trek.” The character, who was first played
by Roger C. Carmel, also appeared in an episode of “Star Trek: The Animated
Series.”"
See:
http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/star...dd-1202019986/