George Takei presents an award at the 75th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, U.S., June 12, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid 

Brad Takei and George Takei pose on the red carpet as they arrive for the 75th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, U.S., June 12, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly 

George Takei poses on the red carpet as he arrives for the 75th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, U.S., June 12, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly 

Cast member George Takei attends an event to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Star Trek: The Original Series at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 8, 2021. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci 

Cast member George Takei attends an event to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Star Trek: The Original Series at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 8, 2021. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci 

Actor George Takei poses for a portrait at home prior to the broadcast of his commencement speech to UCLA College graduating students during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 12, 2020. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Actor George Takei poses for a portrait at home prior to the broadcast of his commencement speech to UCLA College graduating students during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 12, 2020. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Actor George Takei poses for a portrait at home prior to the broadcast of his commencement speech to UCLA College graduating students during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 12, 2020. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Actor George Takei poses for a portrait at home prior to the broadcast of his commencement speech to UCLA College graduating students during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 12, 2020. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Actor George Takei poses for a portrait at home prior to the broadcast of his commencement speech to UCLA College graduating students during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 12, 2020. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Actor George Takei poses for a portrait at home prior to the broadcast of his commencement speech to UCLA College graduating students during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 12, 2020. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Actor George Takei poses for a portrait at home prior to the broadcast of his commencement speech to UCLA College graduating students during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 12, 2020. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

George Takei poses at the premiere for the movie "Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far On Foot" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 11, 2018. REUTERS/Monica Almeida 

George Takei poses at the premiere for the movie "Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far On Foot" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 11, 2018. REUTERS/Monica Almeida 

Actor George Takei attends the International Emmy Awards in Manhattan, New York November 23, 2015. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly 

Actor George Takei attends the International Emmy Awards in Manhattan, New York November 23, 2015. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly 

Actor George Takei attends the International Emmy Awards in Manhattan, New York November 23, 2015. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly 

Actor George Takei attends the International Emmy Awards in Manhattan, New York November 23, 2015. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly 

Actor George Takei (R) and husband Brad Takei arrive at a State Dinner in honor of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House in Washington, April 28, 2015. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas 

Actor George Takei (R) and his husband Brad Altman attend the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Waldorf Astoria in New York, May 3, 2014. Takei received the Vito Russo Award at the event. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY) 

Actor George Takei accepts the Vito Russo Award during the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, May 3, 2014. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

Theater director Stafford Arima (L) and actor George Takei attend the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Waldorf Astoria in New York, May 3, 2014. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

Actor George Takei the attends 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, May 3, 2014. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

Cast member George Takei and husband Brad Altman (L) pose at the world premiere of the animated film "Free Birds" in Los Angeles, October 13, 2013. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

Cast member George Takei (R) and husband Brad Altman pose at the world premiere of the animated film "Free Birds" in Los Angeles, October 13, 2013. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

Cast member George Takei poses at the world premiere of the animated film "Free Birds" in Los Angeles, October 13, 2013. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

Cast member George Takei poses at the world premiere of the animated film "Free Birds" in Los Angeles, October 13, 2013. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

Cast member George Takei poses at the world premiere of the animated film "Free Birds" in Los Angeles, October 13, 2013. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

Cast member George Takei poses at the world premiere of the animated film "Free Birds" in Los Angeles, October 13, 2013. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

Cast member George Takei poses at the world premiere of the animated film "Free Birds" in Los Angeles, October 13, 2013. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

From L-R: Cast members George Takei, Woody Harrelson, Amy Poehler, Owen Wilson and writer and director Jimmy Hayward pose at the world premiere of the animated film "Free Birds" in Los Angeles, October 13, 2013. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

"Star Trek" television series actors (from L) Leonard Nimoy, honoree Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols and George Takei pose at unveiling of Koenig's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood September 10, 2012. Koenig is best known for his role on the television series "Star Trek" in which he played the role of "Ensign Pavel Chekov." Nichols and Takei flash the "Star Trek" hand sign. REUTERS/Fred Prouser (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

"Star Trek" television series actors (from L) Leonard Nimoy, honoree Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols and George Takei pose at unveiling of Koenig's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood September 10, 2012. Koenig is best known for his role on the television series "Star Trek" in which he played the role of "Ensign Pavel Chekov." REUTERS/Fred Prouser (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

Actor George Takei arrives at a screening of "Wings," the first Best Picture Oscar winner, part of Paramount Pictures' 100th Anniversary celebration at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, California January 17, 2012. REUTERS/Jason Redmond (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

Actor George Takei arrives at a screening of "Wings," the first Best Picture Oscar winner, part of Paramount Pictures' 100th Anniversary celebration at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, California January 17, 2012. REUTERS/Jason Redmond (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

Actor George Takei arrives at the GLAAD Media Awards in Century City, California April 17, 2010. REUTERS/Jason Redmond (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT HEADSHOT) 

Actor George Takei (L) and Brad Altman arrive at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood March 7, 2010. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES) (OSCARS-ARRIVALS - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

Actor George Takei gestures at the premiere of the movie "Star Trek" at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California April 30, 2009. The movie opens in the U.S. on May 8. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT) 

Actor George Takei gestures at the premiere of the movie "Star Trek" at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California April 30, 2009. The movie opens in the U.S. on May 8. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT) 

Actor George Takei (R) and his husband Brad Altman arrive at the 20th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles, California, April 18, 2009. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation sponsors the awards which promote the accurate representation of gay and lesbian persons. REUTERS/Fred Prouser (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT) 

Actors from the original "Star Trek" TV series George Takei and Nichelle Nichols present an award at the 20th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles, California April 18, 2009. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation sponsors the awards which promote the accurate representation of gay and lesbian persons. REUTERS/Fred Prouser (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT) 

Actor George Takei (R) of "Star Trek" and his spouse Brad Altman (L) arrive on the red carpet at the 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood, California February 22, 2009. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES) (OSCARS-ARRIVALS) 

Actor George Takei (R), of "Star Trek," and his husband Brad Altman arrive at the 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood, California February 22, 2009. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES) (OSCARS-ARRIVALS) 

Actor George Takei (R) of "Star Trek" and his husband Brad Altman arrive on the red carpet at the 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood, California February 22, 2009. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES) (OSCARS-ARRIVALS) 

Actor George Takei (R) and partner Brad Altman are interviewed after applying for a marriage license in West Hollywood, California, June 17, 2008. REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Actor George Takei (L) and partner Brad Altman apply for a marriage license in West Hollywood, California, June 17, 2008. REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Actor George Takei (R) and partner Brad Altman are interviewed after applying for a marriage license in West Hollywood, California, June 17, 2008. REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Actor George Takei (L) and partner Brad Altman turn after addressing the media, before applying for a marriage license in West Hollywood, California, June 17, 2008. REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Actor George Takei (L) and partner Brad Altman address the media before applying for a marriage license in West Hollywood, California, June 17, 2008. REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Actor George Takei (L) and partner Brad Altman apply for a marriage license in West Hollywood, California, June 17, 2008. REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Cast members William Shatner (C), George Takei (L), Nichelle Nichols (2nd L), Leonard Nimoy (2nd R) and Walter Koenig accept an award for the 25th anniversary of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" at the Spike TV's "Scream 2007" show at the Greek theatre in Los Angeles October 19, 2007. The show premieres on Spike TV on October 23. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES) 

Actor George Takei, one of the stars of the drama series "Heroes" poses at the Universal Media Studios Emmy party celebrating the studio's Emmy nominees in Malibu, California August 2, 2007. REUTERS/Fred Prouser (UNITED STATES) 

Actor George Takei speaks during opening ceremonies for Gay Games VII in Chicago July 15, 2006. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES) 

James Doohan, who played "Scotty" in the Star Trek series died early July 20, 2005. He was 85. Doohan (C) who played "Scotty" in the 1960's TV series 'Star Trek,' is photographed with Hollywood's honorary mayor Johnny Grant (L) as he receives his Hollywood Star plaque on August 31, 2004. With Doohan is his daughter Sara (on his shoulder) and his fellow cast menders from the TV series. From upper right, clockwise, are "Chekov" Walter Koenig, "Sulu" George Takei, and "Uhura" Nichelle Nichols. REUTERS/Gene Blevins/File HK/JV 

James Doohan (C) who played "Scotty" in the 1960's TV series 'Star Trek,' with Hollywood's honorary mayor Johnny Grant (L) receives his Hollywood Star plaque August 31, 2004. With Doohan is his daughter Sara (on his shoulder) and his fellow cast menders from the TV series. From upper right, clockwise, are "Chekov" Walter Koenig, "Sulu" George Takei, and "Uhura" Nichelle Nichols. Doohan's star is the 2,261st of the walk. REUTERS/Gene Blevins GB/GAC 

George Takei who played "Sulu" in the Star Trek series appears at the "Beam Me Up Scotty...One More Time The James Doohan Farewell Star Trek convention & Tribute" in Hollywood August 29, 2004. This will be James Doohan last appearance at Star Trek Conventions. 

Cast of the original series of Star Trek William Shatner, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, George Takei, Leonard Nimoy (L-R) as they pose with James Doohan during a photo shoot at the convention as part of the "Beam Me Up Scotty...One More Time, The James Doohan Farewell Star Trek convention & Tribute" at the convention in Hollywood August 29, 2004. This will be James Doohan's last appearance at any Star Trek Convention. 

Cast of the original series of Star Trek William Shatner, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, George Takei, Leonard Nimoy (L-R) as they pose with James Doohan during a photo shoot at the convention as part of the "Beam Me Up Scotty...One More Time, The James Doohan Farewell Star Trek convention & Tribute" at the convention in Hollywood August 29, 2004. This will be James Doohan's last appearance at any Star Trek Convention. REUTERS/Gene Blevins GB/JDP 

George Takei who played "Sulu" in the Star Trek series signs autogrpahs at the "Beam Me Up Scotty...One More Time The James Doohan Farewell Star Trek convention & Tribute" in Hollywood August 29, 2004. This will be James Doohan last appearance at Star Trek Conventions. REUTERS/Gene Blevins GB 

George Takei who played "Sulu" in the Star Trek series appears at the "Beam Me Up Scotty...One More Time The James Doohan Farewell Star Trek convention & Tribute" in Hollywood August 29, 2004. This will be James Doohan last appearance at Star Trek Conventions. REUTERS/Gene Blevins GB