It has been a few years since a live-action Star Trek sequence graced our TV screens, and whereas all of us hoped that Part 31 would satiate our want for extra content material, even essentially the most informal Trekkie needed to admit that it left rather a lot to be desired. Fortunately, 2025 will see the return of Unusual New Worlds, and – if we’re fortunate – the brand new sequence Starfleet Academy, which Star Trek: TNG star and frequent director Jonathan Frakes simply gave a enjoyable replace to.
Showing at Indiana Comedian Con this previous weekend (by way of Collider), Frakes was joined by his Subsequent Era co-stars, Brent Spiner and Denise Crosby, to debate all issues Star Trek, together with Starfleet Academy, which Frakes might be directing some episodes for. “Effectively, initially, it is received film stars in it, which I believe is a superb concept,” Frakes mentioned in reference to the sequence’ huge names corresponding to Oscar winner Holly Hunter and Academy Award-nominee Paul Giamatti. It was then that Frakes supplied followers with just a little data on Starfleet Academy, mentioning its “large” units and humor:
“It has essentially the most large set of any Star Trek ever. There’s additionally a spaceship on the present, which I believe, I hope that is not a f***ing secret. I’ve been identified—I’ve had a nasty expertise with oversharing, and I hope that wasn’t an overshare, however it’s fabulous. The units are nice. The scripts are— they’re humorous, which is all the time useful on Star Trek.”
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Set within the thirty second century, Starfleet Academy follows the primary new class of Starfleet cadets in over a century as they arrive of age and prepare to be officers. Along with Hunter and Giamatti, the sequence can even see the return of Robert Picardo from Voyager, and Tig Notaro reprising her position of Jett from Discovery. Additionally current are Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black, She-Hulk), WWE famous person Becky Lynch, and Mary Wiseman, additionally from Discovery, who will painting her character of Sylvia Tilly.
‘Starfleet Academy’ Has Already Been Renewed for Season 2
Filming on Starfleet Academy lately wrapped in Toronto, Canada, so no premiere date has been set for when the 10-episode first season will premiere on Paramount+. The optimist in us needs to say later this yr, however realistically, it could be early 2026 earlier than it makes its debut when you think about all that goes into post-production.
That being mentioned, it is clear that Paramount is banking on the brand new Star Trek sequence to be a success, as they’ve already given the inexperienced mild to a second season. In fact, there is no phrase but on which of the principle solid members might be returning, because the cat is not out of the bag but as to who would possibly stay or die in Season 1. Nonetheless, filming is predicted to get underway on Season 2 later this yr, that means we might see that one debut late in 2026.
As we await extra information on what’s to come back with Starfleet Academy, you should definitely take a look at your complete Star Trek universe streaming now on Paramount+, together with the hilarious animated sequence Decrease Decks, which lately concluded its five-season run.
Supply: Collider
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