Starfleet Academy wrapped manufacturing on Season 1 again in February, however we nonetheless do not have a number of particulars on the upcoming Star Trek present. Positive, we all know the forged is nice, and that former stars from different franchise exhibits will likely be within the combine, however what is the vibe of the present? Some have advised the present could have a YA really feel, seeing because it’s centered round cadets working their means via education to finally be part of Starfleet, however stars Kerrice Brooks and Bella Shepard pushed again on that concept.
The duo spoke to TrekMovie.com about Starfleet Academy, particularly about whether or not it was a sequence geared towards younger adults. Shepard mentioned it is extra of an “every part” present and added it is “younger adults going via some actual shit,” whereas Kerrice Brooks supplied the next:
Yeah. To be sincere, it doesn’t really feel tremendous YA. I don’t assume issues are like simplified or spoon-fed…However identical to life brings you to a degree, that’s what the present feels prefer it’s doing to the cadets. It appears like it’s bringing us to a degree as a substitute of coming right down to a YA, not that it’s a damaging factor. However as a substitute of coming to us, we’re like becoming a member of a Federation, so we’ve received to come back up.
Brooks’ response is simply what I wished to listen to, and it isn’t exhausting to imagine. It looks as if the purpose she and Bella Shepard try to make is that Starfleet Academy is a present with younger adults quite than a present for younger adults. That is to not say individuals of that age will not admire it, however there was seemingly no apparent effort to make this present really feel related in tone to one thing like Riverdale or another CW teen drama.
Star Trek might use exhibits to enchantment to all audiences, as we have reported on Paramount’s inside perception that the franchise wants to drag in new followers. With Star Trek: Prodigy‘s destiny nonetheless in limbo, there are solely restricted alternatives for the sequence to drag in recent blood, so here is hoping Starfleet Academy would be the sequence that does that.
It definitely appears like Paramount is hoping for the brand new sequence to be successful contemplating the all-star expertise like Paul Giamatti and Holly Hunter being a part of the forged. There’s additionally the large set constructed of the Academy, which I do hope turns into accessible for the general public to tour sooner or later. I imply, we received the Picard set at a Common Fan Fest theme evening, so I do not assume it is inconceivable to imagine it is going to occur.
We’re nonetheless ready on an official trailer for Starfleet Academy, however for now, it is good to have some clarification on what the present will likely be like. That mentioned, I used to be planning on watching it doesn’t matter what Kerrice Brooks and Bella Shepard mentioned, however I am certain their feedback in regards to the YA theme will put some fears to relaxation.
Starfleet Academy is anticipated to premiere on Paramount+ in 2026. Luckily, we’ve got Star Trek: Unusual New Worlds kicking off Season 3 on July seventeenth, so there is a wholesome dose of Trek to tide us over earlier than the brand new present arrives.