Star Trek 4’s Development Hell Just Got So Much Worse

Initially, J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay were set to write the screenplay for Star Trek 4, and S. J. Clarkson (known for Jessica Jones and Madame Web) was appointed as director in April 2018. Unfortunately, contract discussions with Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth fell apart, signaling the first discordant note for Star Trek 4. By January 2019, the film was ultimately cancelled. Later on, Noah Hawley (creator of Legion and Fargo) became involved, while Quentin Tarantino was also working on a separate Star Trek project. However, so far, nothing substantial has been produced – despite the potential for an extraordinary film.








