As with our imagined casting of The Next Generation, we know we've got the right guy in the center seat.
More than the ability to create non-replicated gumbo, Captain Sisko must exude authority, responsibility and cunning. Who more than Idris Elba, whose Stringer Bell on The Wire brought MBA best practices to B'more 'heron' slinging, has these traits?
The Federation and its allies could go to bed knowing the artificial moon of Bajor and gateway to the Gamma Quadrant were in secure hands. And who wouldn't want to see Elba lead the First Battle of Chin'toka or interact with the Prophets during an Orb Experience? One catch: Englishman Elba would have to switch up cricket for baseball. I think he can handle it.
