‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Casts Trio of Klingon Warriors

Latif is best known to American audiences as Dr. Henry Jekyll in the Showtime series “Penny Dreadful” and “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.”

Chieffo is a relative newcomer, having appeared in a series of independent films and shorts.

The new “Star Trek” series is due to start filming soon in Toronto, and will premiere in May on CBS’ streaming platform, CBS All Access.

Each episode of the series will be available globally within 24 hours of its U.S. premiere, presented on Netflix in 188 countries and through Bell Media platforms in Canada.

Discovery is produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Alex Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout, Fuller’s Living Dead Guy Productions and Roddenberry Entertainment.