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Andy Weir apologized for remarks calling most of the new Star Trek shows 'shit,' saying the quotes were taken out of context; he revealed Paramount rejected his Trek pitch and noted he does like some Trek series, including Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks, while other entries he found less appealing; following the backlash, he offered to speak with Alex Kurtzman privately and said he plans to return to writing novels.
Project Hail Mary author Andy Weir apologized to Star Trek producer Alex Kurtzman after telling the Critical Drinking podcast that most of the newer Trek series are “shit.” He said his comments were meant as humor, revealed he’d pitched a Star Trek show and spoke with Kurtzman in a Zoom call; he praised Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks but criticized the rest. Kurtzman publicly accepted the apology in a Facebook post, and Weir noted his bluntness is part of his persona and that he’ll soon return to writing novels.
Andy Weir shared mixed thoughts on modern Star Trek on the Critical Drinker podcast, praising Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks while signaling dislike for most other entries; he also recalled pitching a Trek show to Paramount, criticized showrunner Alex Kurtzman (describing some of the new Trek as weak), and attributed Project Hail Mary’s success to studio trust in its creatives.
Andy Weir, author of Project Hail Mary, apologized to Star Trek showrunner Alex Kurtzman after a viral clip in which he criticized Paramount+ Trek shows as “shit.” In an open letter, Weir said his remarks were intended as humor and were taken out of context, emphasized that Kurtzman is a nice person, and said he does like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks. He also revealed he once pitched a Trek show that was rejected and offered to discuss the matter further, while Don Winslow urged him to apologize.
Author Andy Weir apologized publicly to Star Trek executive Alex Kurtzman after remarks on the Critical Drinker podcast criticizing Star Trek shows and stating his pitch to Paramount was rejected; he called the comments disrespectful, said they were taken out of context, and offered to discuss the matter in real time, stressing he respects Kurtzman.
Crime novelist Don Winslow criticized Andy Weir after Weir claimed to have pitched a Star Trek show to Paramount and said some current Trek series are weak; Winslow responded on social media defending writers and praising Alex Kurtzman as a visionary. The piece notes Weir’s comments come as Paramount’s Trek expansion continues, with Starfleet Academy ending after its second season and Strange New Worlds wrapping, and Deadline seeking comment from involved parties.
Paramount+: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will conclude with its second season, which has wrapped production, and the studio released an official statement along with a showrunner letter indicating the finale will close the story with a cliffhanger. There is no Season 3 or current Trek TV in production, while Kurtzman’s Trek role and the franchise plan are in flux amid corporate changes; Paramount reiterates its commitment to Star Trek and is pursuing multiple film projects (including one from Goldstein and Daley). Season 2 is expected to premiere in 2027.
Alex Kurtzman, the overseer of the 21st-century "Star Trek" franchise, discusses the conclusion of "Star Trek: Discovery" after five seasons and the future of the franchise. He emphasizes the importance of creating diverse shows tailored to different segments of the "Star Trek" audience, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Upcoming projects include "Starfleet Academy" and a TV feature "Section 31" with Michelle Yeoh. Kurtzman highlights the collaborative nature of the franchise and the ongoing challenge of balancing familiarity with innovation in "Star Trek" storytelling.
Paramount+ has announced that the long-gestating Section 31 series will be a movie that brings back Michelle Yeoh in a feature film rather than a spinoff of Discovery. The movie is being envisioned as Mission: Impossible meets Guardians of the Galaxy, and production will begin later this year. Alex Kurtzman plans to do a Star Trek made-for-streaming movie every two years for Paramount+. The franchise has several other shows in the works, including Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and Star Trek: Prodigy.
Paramount Plus has ordered a new Star Trek series, Starfleet Academy, which will follow a new class of cadets as they come of age in one of the most legendary places in the galaxy. Executive produced by Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau, the series will start production in 2024 and is expected to be a hit among fans of the franchise.
Paramount+ has given the green light to Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, a new TV series from Alex Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout, Roddenberry Entertainment, and CBS Studios. The series will follow a new class of Starfleet cadets as they come of age and navigate friendships, rivalries, and a new enemy that threatens the Academy and the Federation. The show will begin production in 2024 and will be the latest addition to the expanding Star Trek universe on Paramount+.