Things Only Adults Notice In Galaxy Quest

Early in Galaxy Quest, we learn that Jason Nesmith has been hired to make a personal appearance by young fan Brandon (Justin Long) and his friends. Their exact age is unclear, but they appear to be teenagers. We never see what Brandon and company have in mind for the appearance, but they keep referring to it as "the voyage" and it appears to be some sort of role-playing scenario. Jason says the kids had "built a little set in their basement." Diverted from this job by the Thermians, Jason never shows up to meet them.

Consider for a moment how expensive it must be to book Jason Nesmith for a one-hour appearance. Yes, he's an out of work actor, but he's an out of work actor with a nice house in the Hollywood hills who is apparently in enough demand to warrant a three-day convention dedicated only to his long-canceled TV series. Serious acting work may have dried up, but there's no shortage of people looking to pay money for Jason Nesmith's attention.

In 2021, a ten-minute live Zoom call with Star Trek actor Jonathan Frakes costs $750. Getting this film's equivalent of William Shatner to play-act his famous role for an hour in their basement could not be cheap, even if you skimp on the limo.