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George Takei is excited for the new gay character in the upcoming CBS All Access spinoff series, “Star Trek Discovery.”

Out actor Anthony Rapp will be portraying a gay Starfleet science officer in the show. The new character addition is exactly what Takei has been asking for since he revealed he was not pleased with Sulu being gay in “Star Trek Beyond.”

Variety reports during the Unforgettable Gala, an event honoring Asians in entertainment, Takei opened up about the inclusion of LGBT characters in the “Star Trek” universe.

“When I was informed they were making Sulu gay, I said, ‘It’s wonderful that they can deal with the gay issue. But honor Gene. It’s not about me. It’s about Gene’s vision and respect him and respect the characters that he created,'” Takei says.

“But be as imaginative and creative as Gene was, create a new character and make him or her gay with the issues he or she might have to deal with in the 23rd century. That would be exciting. That would be paying tribute,” Takei continued. “I wasn’t persuasive and they made Sulu gay. They said it was a tribute to me, so I appreciate that part. But now Gene is really going to be honored by ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ by having that original character, played by a wonderfully talented actor. I think it is the way it should’ve been done.”

Takei also explained how he had wanted to include LGBT storylines in the show before but due to the times it was difficult.

“I was lobbying Gene to do an episode that deals with LGBT issues and equality,” Takei says. “He said, ‘I’m aware of that and I support that but I’m walking a tightrope. I can’t step a little too far or the show will be canceled.’ But those days are past.”

“Star Trek Discovery” premieres in May 2017.