United Kingdom, Jan. 24 -- Paul Giamatti "didn't actually think" he'd appear in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

The 58-year-old actor is a long-time fan of the Star Trek franchise, and Paul has relished playing half-Klingon pirate Nus Braka in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

Speaking to People, Paul explained: "I didn't actually think I'd ever actually get a call!

"I made no secret about the fact that I loved the show, but I never thought it would actually be something that would happen . It's a top experience for me. I don't know that much else can top this. I still kind of can't believe that I got to do it."

Paul also rubbished criticism of the Star Trek franchise.

He said: "I don't see it as any sort of differentiation between higher ...