Overview
- Speaking on the Critical Drinker podcast, Andy Weir said most recent Star Trek shows are “shit” and disclosed that Paramount turned down his own series pitch after a Zoom meeting with Alex Kurtzman and other showrunners.
- He praised Strange New Worlds and the animated comedy Lower Decks and said the rest of the modern lineup can go.
- Paramount+ has said Starfleet Academy will end after its already shot second season, and trade reports say no new Star Trek series are in production.
- Following news of Starfleet Academy’s end, Kurtzman and executive producers Noga Landau and Gaia Violo released an open letter invoking Gene Roddenberry’s optimistic vision in response to criticism.
- Fans on Reddit criticized Paramount for rejecting Weir’s idea, while Weir argued big legacy brands invite studio meddling and credited Project Hail Mary’s success to Amazon/MGM giving filmmakers more freedom.