Saavik, as we originally knew her, didn't last long. Actress Kirstie Alley (
Look Who's Talking) who originated the role didn't put on the pointy ears for
Star Trek III: The Search For Spock, the feature film follow-up to
ST II: Wrath of Khan. It's said financial agreements or requests from Alley's camp weren't indulged, and so a replacement was found. Whatever the case in real life, the Saavik we got in front of the camera in director Leonard Nimoy's movie was actress Robin Curtis.
Curtis filled Alley's shoes (and ears) admirably. She even went on to reprising the role - albeit not much more than a cameo - in
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, which Nimoy also directed. Robin Curtis couldn't seem to stray far from the Vulcan or Romulan race. The New York actress also made a memorable appearance as a mercenary Romulan posing as a Vulcan on TV, in the
The Next Generation 2 part episode,
Gambit.
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