Chichester actor and former Eastbourne College student Ed Speleers stars in new Star Trek season

Chichester-born actor and former Eastbourne College student Ed Speleers has featured in the newest season of Star Trek: Picard.

By Jacob Panons

Published 6th Mar 2023, 10:40 BST

Updated 6th Mar 2023, 16:43 BST

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Mr Speleers’ character Jack Crusher, who has featured in the first three episodes of season three, is the son of Beverly Crusher and Patrick Stewart’s character Jean-Luc Picard – according to a fan website.

The show has a 7.3/10 rating on IMDB – although the first three episodes of season three have received scores of 8.4, 8.1 and 8.5.

Mr Speleers has also featured in You and Downton Abbey.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Ed Speleers attends the Los Angeles premiere of the third and final season of Paramount+'s original series "Star Trek: Picard" at TCL Chinese Theatre on February 09, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Ed Speleers attends the Los Angeles premiere of the third and final season of Paramount+'s original series "Star Trek: Picard" at TCL Chinese Theatre on February 09, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

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