Andy Weir, the author of popular books like The Martian and Project Hail Mary, has shared that his pitch for a Star Trek TV show was turned down by Paramount.
On the Critical Drinker podcast, Weir explained that growing up as part of Generation X meant his science fiction experience was mainly watching old episodes of shows like the original Star Trek and Lost in Space.
There hadn’t been a lot of exciting science fiction on television – stories about people exploring space and having adventures – until Star Trek: The Next Generation came along.
Podcast host Will Jordan proposed that all of Star Trek produced after the series Enterprise (2001-2005) shouldn’t be considered official canon, but actor Jonathan Weir thought that was a bit extreme.
He shared his personal opinion as a viewer, saying he enjoys Strange New Worlds and thought Enterprise was a bit odd. He found Lower Decks fun to watch, and wasn’t interested in the other Star Trek series.
Weir explained that he proposed a new Star Trek series to Paramount. He had a lengthy Zoom meeting with the showrunners of the existing series and spoke at length with executive producer Alex Kurtzman.
Look, I’ll be honest, a lot of the newer Star Trek just hasn’t clicked with me. And personally, the guy behind it seems like a genuinely good person – I really do feel for him. But that doesn’t change the fact that, in my opinion, those shows are just… not good. He’s a lovely person, truly, but the work itself hasn’t resonated with me.
Weir jokingly added: “But they didn’t accept my pitch so, you know, f**k ‘em!”
As a huge Star Trek fan, it’s a little disappointing to hear there aren’t any new shows currently being worked on as the franchise nears its 60th anniversary. But the good news is we still have a lot to look forward to! Season 2 of Starfleet Academy and seasons 4 and 5 of Strange New Worlds are still on the way, and I’m really excited about those.
Alex Kurtzman recently discussed future Star Trek shows with TopMob, explaining that while the franchise has a long history, he wants to make sure it remains accessible and appealing to new audiences. He believes that keeping Star Trek fresh is essential for its continued success and longevity.
TopMob has contacted Paramount for comment.
Star Trek is available to watch on Paramount+. Sign up to your seven-day Paramount+ free trial.
Authors
Louise Griffin is the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor at TopMob, where she writes about popular franchises like Doctor Who, Star Wars, Marvel, House of the Dragon, and Good Omens. Before joining TopMob, she was a Senior Entertainment Reporter at Metro and holds a degree in English Literature.
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