Justin Simien, Tony Newsome
Star Trek universe is about to boldly go where it’s never gone before, with a new live-action series. Announced at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, the upcoming series is being developed by Justin Simien, the creator of Dear White Peopleand Toni Newsome, best known for her role Star Trek: Lower DecksAccording to The Hollywood Reporter.
The project also features Alex Kurtzman, the driving force behind many of the franchise’s recent successes. The new series will be a live-action action comedy set on a luxurious resort planet where Federation outsiders carry on with their daily lives while their adventures are broadcast across the galaxy. The show aims to mix comedy with the familiar Star Trek elements, possibly channeling workplace humor such as the show Office Or parks and Recreation,
Simien, who moderated the announcement panel, said Star Trek: The Next Generation According to The Hollywood Reporter, ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ had a significant impact on his career.
” Dear White People couldn’t exist without ‘Next Generation,'” Simien said, explaining how the 1980s series shaped his approach to ensemble storytelling and diverse character perspectives.
Alex Kurtzman praised Newsome’s contributions to the project, highlighting her impressive writing skills. Kurtzman acknowledged her role as a writer on the upcoming film, saying, “She’s a stone cold killer of a writer.” Starfleet Academy series and its impact on this new venture.
Simien, Newsom and Kurtzman will be writers and executive producers of the series, with Aaron Baiers, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth also joining as executive producers. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show is being produced by CBS Studios.
This new addition will join a strong lineup Star Trek Contents Strange New Worlds, Lower Decksand anticipated Starfleet Academy.
