'The Orville' star Mark Jackson wishes to check-off Star Wars next; Is Jon Favreau listening?

Meaww spoke to Jackson about some behind-the-scenes tidbits, Isaac's origin story that will be uncovered in the coming season and the potential romance between Isaac and Alara

Seth Macfarlane's 'The Orville' is returning with season 2 on December 30 and us fans can hardly wait for what is to come. From all the information we have gathered so far, there is a lot to look forward to in the coming season, and giving us an inside scoop is U.S.S. Orville's artificial, non-biological Kaylon-1 representative who is also the science and engineering officer, Isaac aka Mark Jackson. 

Meaww spoke to Jackson about some behind-the-scenes tidbits, Isaac's origin story that will be uncovered in the coming season and the potential romance between Isaac and Alara. Read on for edited excerpts from the interview:

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