Here's everything to know about Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.
This new series will follow a group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they will discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate blossoming friendships, explosive rivalries, first loves and a new enemy that threatens both the Academy and the Federation itself.
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Holly Hunter (L) and Paul Giamatti (R)Ricky Middlesworth/Disney/Pixar & Conrad Khalil
“It feels like we’ve spent our entire lives watching Holly Hunter be a stone-cold genius,” co-showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau told Variety. “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.'”
Paul Giamatti
Giamatti is probably best known for his role in Sideways. He has been nominated for many awards including SAG, BAFTA, Golden Globes, and most recently an Academy Award nomination for his role in The Holdovers. Previous credits include award-winning turns in the television series Too Big to Fail and the limited series, John Adams.
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Tig NotaroTig Notaro (Jett Reno)
Notaro had a recurring role on Star Trek: Discovery as Chief Engineer Jett Reno and soon became a fan favorite. Notaro is best known for her stand-up comedy and has made appearances on New Girl, The Jim Gaffigan Show, The Morning Show, and Army of the Dead. She has lent her voice talent to characters on Tuca & Bertie, Bob's Burgers, and Young Jedi Adventures.
Robert PicardoRobert Picardo (The Doctor)
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Mary WisemanMary Wiseman (Sylvia Tilly)
Wiseman will reprise her Star Trek: Discovery role as Sylvia Tilly in a guest-starring capacity. Tilly had left the Discovery in Season 4 to take on a teaching position at the Academy, later returning to the ship. At the end of the series, she ultimately returns to teaching at the Academy. Wiseman's previous credits include Longmire, Baskets, and Carole & Grey.
Oded FehrOded Fehr (Admiral Charles Vance)
Oded Fehr will guest star as Admiral Vance, the Starfleet admiral in the 32nd century. Fehr is best known for his role as Ardeth Bay in The Mummy movie franchise. Previous credits include The Blacklist, the FBI franchise, Once Upon a Time and Blood & Treasure.
Gina YashereGina Yashere
The British comedian and creator of Bob Hearts Abishola will join the cast in a recurring guest-starring role as an instructor at the Academy. Her acting roles include playing Kemi in Bob Heart Abishola, Crashing, The Neighborhood, and The Barbarian and the Troll. No information has been released about the character Yashere will play but she has been cast in a recurring role.
Tatiana MaslanyTatiana Maslany
Maslany will have a recurring guest role in the first season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Maslany is best known for playing multiple characters on Orphan Black Other credits include The Vow, Heartland, and playing the lead role in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins, and Bella Shepard, Karim Diané, Zoë Steiner, Sandro Rosta
Brooks, an actress and professional dancer, will make her feature film debut this year in My Old Ass produced by Margot Robbie and directed by Megan Park. Brooks got her start as a professional dancer performing with elite artists including Billie Eilish, Kanye West, Lil’ Nas, and Kelly Rowland.
Shepard was recently the lead of the Paramount+ Series, Wolf Pack and is best known for her previous Brat Series’ On the Ropes and A Girl Named Jo, and as the lead in the series, Two Sides.
Australian-born Steiner recently made her professional debut in the lead role of Hanna in Significant Others.
Check out this video of the young actors learning they aced their auditions and are joining the Star Trek family!
Several! The following actors have not only appeared in a Star Trek movie or series, they have also won an Oscar (for a non-Star Trek role).
F. Murray Abraham, Best Actor in a Leading Role - Amadeus, 1985
Christopher Plummer, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Beginners, 2012
Joel Grey, Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Cabaret, 1973
Starfleet Academy filming?
Starfleet Academy films in Toronto.
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Starfleet Academy will stream exclusively on Paramount+.
Yes! It was announced at New York Comic Con that Starfleet Academy has already been picked up for a second season while the show is currently in production on its first season.
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