George Takei Reveals Secrets from His Blockbuster Movies & BLOCKBUSTING TV Shows You Never Knew!

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:13:58 +0000

George Takei Reveals Secrets from His Blockbuster Movies & BLOCKBUSTING TV Shows You Never Knew When many think of George Takei, they immediately recall his iconic role as Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek—a groundbreaking figure in sci-fi and civil rights advocacy. But behind the stars of Star Trek lies a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes stories from some of his most iconic past blockbuster movies and television classics. In a recent retrospective, Takei opened up about surprising behind-the-scenes secrets from his legendary blockbusting film roles and lesser-known TV gems, offering fascinating insights that even die-hard fans might not know. ### Blockbuster Movie Secrets That Shocked Fans Takei, known for his sharp wit and candid storytelling, shared surprising anecdotes from films like The Revolution (1974), a politically charged blockbuster where he played a militant revolutionary—role that pushed boundaries amid 1970s Hollywood tensions. He revealed how rehearsals were tense, with Hollywood studios wary of the film’s radical themes, yet Takei and director Herbert L. Bloch insisted on authenticity, believing the story needed to ignite dialogue on social justice.