Everything We Know About STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY

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As a veteran gamer with over 30 years of experience under my belt, I must say that the announcement of “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” has sent shockwaves through my gaming-cum-sci-fi universe! Ever since I first set foot on the USS Enterprise as a young lad, the Star Trek franchise has been an integral part of my life.

Now in production for its debut, set for 2025, is the newest addition to the Star Trek franchise, titled Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. There have been whispers about a Starfleet Academy project since the ’80s, for both cinema and television. However, this long-awaited project is finally materializing. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will be the fourth live-action series on Paramount+ under the Star Trek banner, making it the ninth live-action Star Trek series overall. Here’s what we currently know about the upcoming Star Trek: Starfleet Academy series.

Title

Starfleet Academy,” but among fans, it’s likely to be called just “Starfleet Academy” or “Star Trek: SA” (abbreviated as ST:SA).

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s Plot

The upcoming TV show is a continuation of “Star Trek: Discovery,” titled in a new era, and it unfolds in the 32nd Century, around 800 years post-“Star Trek: Picard.” After a century of decline for the Federation, leaving only a few inhabited planets, and with Starfleet operating on a minimal scale, we’ll encounter the first group of cadets at “Starfleet Academy” in over a hundred years. Here is the official synopsis from Paramount+:

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy introduces us to a group of young aspirants chasing a shared vision of hope and optimism. Guided by their stern yet nurturing mentors, they’ll uncover the skills necessary to become Starfleet officers, all while forging friendships, fueling rivalries, experiencing first romances, and confronting an emerging adversary that poses a threat not just to the Academy but also to the Federation as a whole.

Behind-the-Scenes

Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau will take on the role of joint lead writers for the series titled “Starfleet Academy“. Gaia Violo is responsible for writing the initial episode. As the main architect behind all “Star Trek” content on Paramount+, Kurtzman oversees productions such as “Discovery, Strange New Worlds“, and “Picard“.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s Cast

In the show titled “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy“, we have a strong ensemble cast, led by Academy Award-winning actress Holly Hunter. She will assume the roles of both captain and chancellor for Starfleet Academy, which is presumably situated in San Francisco. She marks the third female lead in a “Star Trek” series, following Kate Mulgrew and Sonequa Martin-Green. The principal antagonist of the series will be portrayed by Paul Giamatti, who takes on the character of “A man with a troubling past tied to one of our cadets.

Regarding our cadets, they assume the positions within the student body. Among them are Karim Diané, Zoë Steiner, Kerrice Brooks, Bella Shepard, George Hawkins, and Sandro Rosta. Actors from the hit series Star Trek: Discovery who will also be part of this show include Tig Notaro, Oded Fehr, and Mary Wiseman. The most unexpected addition to the roster of legacy Star Trek actors is Robert Picardo, known for his role in Star Trek: Voyager. He reprises his character as the Emergency Medical Holographic doctor.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Release Date

As of now, we don’t have a specific launch date for “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy”, but it is anticipated to premiere towards the end of 2025 on Paramount+. It seems likely that it will be unveiled sometime after “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” finishes its third season.

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2024-09-24 00:32