For fans of Star Trek, the upcoming series titled “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” promises to be an emotionally intense journey. As put by one of the show’s stars, Kerrice Brooks, it will be a “hormonal” experience. Brooks plays one of the main cadets in the series, though the specific character names and backstories are still confidential. Recently, she was interviewed along with her fellow cast member and cadet, Bella Shepard, by Trek Movie. When asked about the show’s premise, Shepard described it as a “New, exciting” interpretation of Star Trek, while Brooks offered a more nuanced perspective:
Oh, let’s just say we’re going through some hormonal changes, since we’re still learning the ropes. And on the show, we’re certainly doing our best to navigate our way through life.
Although the suggested response might appear humorous at first glance, it actually presents an innovative perspective for a future Star Trek TV series. Traditionally, the on-screen franchise has revolved around high-ranking officers from Starfleet as they traverse the galaxy or safeguard critical Federation assets and territories (like in Deep Space Nine). Recently, however, the Star Trek universe has expanded with satirical tales of lower-ranked officers (Lower Decks) and young children navigating cosmic adventures (Prodigy). This new idea explores the process of education and training within Starfleet, a time filled with the struggles and tension typical of young adulthood. Given the current generation of fans are at a similar life stage, grappling with difficult decisions in an uncertain world, this concept seems particularly relevant and timely.
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Starfleet Academy is taking over the narrative from “Star Trek: Discovery,” where a crew from Captain Kirk and Spock’s time found themselves in the distant future of the 32nd Century. In this era, warp technology had failed, causing a galaxy-wide crisis. The series concluded with Starfleet recovering and reopening its academy after a hundred years. This revival of Starfleet is an exciting and uncertain time, especially considering the diverse species joining forces in a galaxy that has regressed to a pre-warp state. This fresh start offers captivating and immediate opportunities for a new Star Trek adventure.
Will Starfleet Academy Be YA Star Trek?
Indeed, it might spark concern among fans that Starfleet Academy could lean towards a CW-style production rather than the Star Trek universe. However, Brooks and Shepard are refuting this assumption.
Brooks stated, “To put it straightforwardly, this doesn’t seem overly Young Adult-ish. It doesn’t appear to be watered down or overly explanatory.” She continued by saying, “Much like life raises us to a level, that’s how the show seems to be handling the cadets. It gives the impression of lifting us up rather than lowering itself to Young Adult, not that it’s a bad thing. Instead of being approached, we feel more like we’re enlisting in a Federation, so we need to rise to the occasion.
As a cinephile, I’m right there with the characters on screen, navigating life’s unpredictable twists and turns just like them. We’re all young adults, feeling lost and uncertain about where our lives might take us. In a way, we’re scripting our own stories as we go along, following the journey of our characters to see where they lead us. It’s an exhilarating ride, not knowing where the story or our characters will end up.
Brooks hints at some initial enthusiasm for fans with tantalizing plotlines for Starfleet Academy Season 1 and promising character development in Season 2. “I’m eager to discover where our characters are headed, given the way we concluded the previous season and how we pick up. What will be each person’s journey because we all end in quite distinct positions, without a doubt.”
The lineup for the Starfleet Academy series features Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Zoë Steiner, Kerrice Brooks (from My Old Ass), Bella Shepard (known for her role in Wolf Pack), and George Hawkins (from Tell Me Everything). They will portray cadets at Starfleet Academy. These new cast members join previously announced actors, such as Holly Hunter who plays a Starfleet captain and the current chancellor of Starfleet Academy, Robert Picardo reprising his role from Voyager as the digital version of The Doctor, and Paul Giamatti taking on the villainous character for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy‘s first season.
Starfleet Academy has wrapped production. It is expected to premiere on Paramount+ in 2026.
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2025-05-30 22:18