Summary
- Holly Hunter leads
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
with flair, bringing her authentic brilliance to the new series in 32nd-century challenges. - Filming in Toronto on a massive set, the show explores youth themes from romance to survival skills in high-stakes situations for cadets.
- Starfleet Academy’s executive team, led by Kurtzman and Landau, brings fresh ideas to expand the Star Trek universe on Paramount+.
Paramount+’s new offering Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will have Holly Hunter lead the series as both the captain and chancellor of the Academy. In this dual role, Hunter will guide the faculty and a fresh batch of cadets through their formative years at the institution, navigating the interstellar challenges in the 32nd century.
The series, helmed by Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau, promises to bring a unique twist to the Star Trek universe. In an interview with Variety, the showrunners said:
“It feels like we’ve spent our entire lives watching Holly Hunter be a stone-cold genius. To have her extraordinary authenticity, fearlessness, sense of humor, and across the board brilliance leading the charge on ‘Starfleet Academy’ is a gift to all of us, and to the enduring legacy of ‘Star Trek.’”
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will be filmed on what is described as the largest contiguous set ever built for the Star Trek franchise. The production will start in Toronto this summer. The set includes an expansive academic atrium that features a variety of spaces such as an amphitheater, classrooms, a dining area, and a picturesque walkway. This setting is designed to be a central hub for the series, mirroring the complexities and dynamics of academy life.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Explores Young Adulthood and Galactic Challenges
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will explore various aspects of youth and education, from budding romances and academic pressures to the profound self-discoveries that come with young adulthood. According to Landau, the series will delve into the uncharted emotional territories of young cadets experiencing high-stakes scenarios for the first time, such as operating transporters and engaging in phaser fights.
Hunter has an illustrious career which includes nominations for her work in Broadcast News (1987), The Firm (1993), and Thirteen (2003). Her versatility is highlighted by her voice role as Elastigirl in Pixar’s The Incredibles series and her memorable part in the Coen brothers’ Raising Arizona (1987). More recently, Hunter was seen in NBC’s comedy Mr. Mayor, starring opposite Ted Danson, showing her adeptness across genres from drama to animation and comedy.
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The executive team for “Starfleet Academy” includes co-showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau, who bring their own seasoned perspectives to the series. They are joined by a robust team of producers including Gaia Violo, who penned the premiere episode, and Star Trek stalwarts Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth, among others. The series is a collaborative effort by CBS Studios, Secret Hideout, and Roddenberry Entertainment, and it will be distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
Star Trek franchise is continuing to expand its horizons at Paramount+. “Starfleet Academy” finds its place alongside other projects like “Section 31” will delve into the secretive black ops division of Starfleet, featuring Michelle Yeoh, another Academy Award winner reprising her role from “Discovery”. Meanwhile, the animated comedy “Lower Decks” is set to conclude after a successful five-season run. “Discovery”, the flagship of the revived Star Trek TV efforts, will also wrap up its final season soon, while Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has been renewed for a fourth season.
