The Orville

Rewind The Orville

eason One of The Orville wasn’t just the launch of a new sci‑fi series—it was the beginning of a heartfelt, funny, and surprisingly profound exploration of humanity through the lens of a starship crew just trying to figure things out. This Rewind episode takes you back to where it all began, revisiting the themes, characters, and creative spark that made the show stand out from day one.

This special edition features conversations recorded at New York Comic Con, where the cast reflected on the early days of the series.

Adrianne Palicki (Commander Kelly Grayson)
Scott Grimes (Lt. Gordon Malloy)
Penny Johnson Jerald (Dr. Claire Finn)

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Orville’s Peter Macon

🎙️ Finding Truth Beneath the Prosthetics: A Conversation with Peter Macon

In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci‑Fi, Tony chats with the incomparable Peter Macon — an actor whose commanding presence and emotional intelligence have made him one of the most compelling performers working in genre today.

Macon is widely known for his role as Lt. Commander Bortus on The Orville, where he brings humor, gravitas, and cultural nuance to one of the series’ most beloved characters. More recently, he portrayed Raka, the wise and empathetic orangutan in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, adding another layer to his legacy of playing characters who challenge audiences to rethink what it means to be “other.”

This conversation was recorded during a special event at the Museum of Science Fiction, where Macon joined Tony for a candid, thoughtful discussion about race, representation, and the power of science fiction to hold a mirror to society.

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