A new series in development is going where no Star Trek show has gone before – into live-action comedy.
The project for Paramount+ was announced during the Star Trek Universe panel at Comic-Con by moderator Justin Simien and Tawny Newsome, voice actor from Star Trek: Lower Decks.
The two are co-writing the half-hour comedy with the steward of the Star Trek franchise, Alex Kurtzman, who will be making his half-hour writing debut.
No title or format (single-camera of multi-camera) have been revealed for the comedy, in which Federation outsiders serving a gleaming resort planet find out their day-to-day exploits are being broadcast to the entire quadrant.
Additional clues provided by Simien and Newsome include that the comedy will feature some 25th century shenanigans, odd couple pairings, and…vibes?
Kurtzman, Simien and Newsome executive produce alongside Aaron Baiers, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth. The project comes from the studio behind the Star Trek universe, CBS Studios, where Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout is based.
While Star Trek has ventured into animation a number of times over the years, currently with Lower Decks and Prodigy, this would be the first live-action comedy in the franchise.
In addition to her voiceover work on Lower Decks, Newsome is a writer on the upcoming Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.
This marks Simien’s first Star Trek involvement though he has been a longtime vocal fan of the franchise. He previously created, executive produced and directed the comedy-drama series Dear White People and directed the recent Haunted Mansion feature.
