This just in-
hot on the heels of news of Simon Kinberg wanting to lead a future “Star Trek” project for Paramount Studios, news from the tv side of the galaxy.
The upcoming Starfleet Academy series will be lead by none other than Oscar winner Holly Hunter!!
The series was officially ordered back in March. Current “Trek” sheppard Alex Kurtzman will co-showrun “Starfleet Academy” with Noga Landau. The official Star Trek website confirmed Hunter’s casting.
“Admission is now open to Starfleet Academy! Explore the galaxy! Captain your destiny! For the first time in over a century, our campus will be re-opened to admit individuals a minimum of 16 Earth years (or species equivalent) who dream of exceeding their physical, mental and spiritual limits, who value friendship, camaraderie, honor and devotion to a cause greater than themselves. The coursework will be rigorous, the instructors among the brightest lights in their respective fields, and those accepted will live and study side-by-side with the most diverse population of students ever admitted. Today we encourage all who share our dreams, goals and values to join a new generation of visionary cadets as they take their first steps toward creating a bright future for us all. Apply today! Ex Astris, Scientia!”
While we don’t know exactly where in the continuum the series will land, it’s likely to tie most closely in with “Star Trek: Discovery.” This news comes on the heels of “Strange New Worlds” and “Lower Decks” getting renewals.
Tawny Newsome has reportedly joined the writers room for the project.
