" I think I always phrased it that I was a Star Trek fan but not a fanatic. I was always aware of it and interested in it, but not necessarily as fully immersed in it as many other people have been." "I think that the more I talked about it (during publicity work of Heroes) the more I generated an awareness and, for a lack of a better word, a buzz among Star Trek fans" Zachary said.
That sort of built, as my character emerged and gained popularity on the series. I think it was just a real recipe of the right time, the right project and the right role, combined with my elevated exposure as a result of the show, that put me in the mind of the casting directors and the producers when they started the process of trying to fill this role. I was very fortunate that all the stars aligned, so to speak."
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