Overview
- Andy Weir posted an open apology on Facebook addressed to Star Trek executive producer Alex Kurtzman over remarks he made on the Critical Drinker podcast.
- In the podcast, Weir said most recent Paramount+ Star Trek shows are “shit” and singled out Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks as exceptions he enjoys.
- Weir also revealed a past Star Trek pitch that Kurtzman’s team rejected and said his quip of “they didn’t like my pitch so f**k ’em” was meant as self-deprecating humor.
- He wrote that short clips stripped his intent, called his tone disrespectful, affirmed respect for Kurtzman, and offered to talk by phone or Zoom.
- The comments drew quick rebukes on social media, including from author Don Winslow, as Weir’s Project Hail Mary film crossed $300 million worldwide according to The Hollywood Reporter.