Director David Cronenberg made a surprise appearance during the latest episode of “Star Trek: Discovery”.

The moviemaker starred as a mysterious Federation Officer in season 3, episode 5 titled, “Die Trying”.

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Cronenberg’s yet to be named character debriefs Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh) after the USS Discovery finds the new version of Starfleet Headquarters.

David Cronenberg
David Cronenberg — CBS

The officer specifically asks Georgiou about the infamous Mirror Universe.

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Cronenberg is most famous for directing movies such as “The Fly”, “Crash” and “A History of Violence”. 

The Canadian-born star will soon feature in Shudder’s anthology horror series “Slasher”.

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“Star Trek: Discovery“‘s “Die Trying,” is now airing on CBS All Access.