‘We trust you’: Brent Spiner begs Star Trek: Tng boss to cut him some slack after horrendous work schedule, her response proves Spiner is a living legend

Brent Spiner arguably had one of the most challenging roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Portraying the android Lt. Commander Data was no easy task, mainly because of the extensive and complicated dialogue he had to deliver under tight deadlines, sometimes within hours.

Star Trek: The Next Generation (Credit: Paramount Domestic Television) In addition, his portrayal expanded beyond a single character, encompassing multiple roles throughout the series, each requiring equally substantial dialogue. These challenges culminated in a notable example during the Masks episode where he practically found himself begging the showrunners to cut him some slack.

Brent Spiner had to beg the Star Trek: The Next Generation Showrunners to cut him some slack!

Early on in Star Trek: The Next Generation, the showrunners recognized that each character could have an episode, which sparked the idea of ​​giving each character their moment to shine. Brent Spiner, who played Data, initially handled substantial dialogue.