Summary:
- “Holly Hunter joins ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ as captain and chancellor, guiding cadets.”
- “Series creators Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau excited about Hunter’s impact on Star Trek.”
- “Filmed in Toronto, ‘Starfleet Academy’ features expansive set, explores cadets’ challenges and growth.”
Paramount+’s upcoming series ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ has secured a stellar addition to its cast – Academy Award winner Holly Hunter!
Hunter will play the lead role, serving as both captain and chancellor of the prestigious academy. She’ll guide a new generation of Starfleet cadets as they embark on their journeys in the 32nd century.
“Star Trek” co-showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau expressed their excitement about having Hunter on board. They praised her talent, wit, and vast experience, highlighting the impact she’ll have on the series and the Star Trek franchise as a whole.
This new series, filmed in Toronto, will boast the largest set ever constructed for a Star Trek series – a sprawling academic atrium that promises to be a visually stunning centerpiece.
“Starfleet Academy” takes a unique approach, delving into the world of higher education within the Star Trek universe. Viewers will witness the cadets navigate not just space exploration, but also the challenges of academics, budding relationships, and self-discovery.
Hunter joins an exclusive group of Oscar winners who have ventured into the Star Trek universe, including Whoopi Goldberg, Louise Fletcher, and F. Murray Abraham. Hunter herself is a four-time Academy Award nominee, with a win for Best Actress in 1993’s “The Piano.” Her diverse career spans five decades, from her breakout role in “Raising Arizona” to her iconic voice work as Elastigirl in the “Incredibles” films.
Production for “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” begins this summer, adding to the expanding universe of Star Trek shows on Paramount+. This series joins the recently concluded “Discovery,” the ongoing “Strange New Worlds,” the upcoming “Section 31” starring Michelle Yeoh, and the animated comedy “Lower Decks” (which concludes its run this fall).
With a talented cast and a focus on a new frontier within the Star Trek universe, “Starfleet Academy” is boldly charting its own course and promises to be a captivating addition to the franchise.
