, who famously played Ahab in the 1956 film, makes a poignant cameo here as Father Mapple . Why This Version Works
He is joined by a stellar cast that brings the classic tale to life:
Patrick Stewart traded the bridge of the Enterprise for the deck of the Pequod , portraying the legendary . While Stewart is often known for his "grace and restraint," his Ahab is a man in constant agony, fully aware that his obsession with the great white whale is leading him toward destruction.
(of E.T. fame) as the observant narrator Ishmael . Piripi Waretini as the formidable harpooner Queequeg .