What is Star Trek: Strange New Worlds about?
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds takes place in the pre-James T. Kirk era when Capt. Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) manned the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise. With his Number One (Rebecca Romijn) and Vulcan Science Officer Spock (Ethan Peck) at his side, Pike and the Enterprise will explore new worlds around the galaxy. The three characters previously appeared in season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery.
When is the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds release date?
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premiered on Thursday, May 5 on Paramount+.
When is the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds finale?
The 10-episode season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds runs through July 7, when the final new episode drops on Paramount+.
Who’s in the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds cast?
Anson Mount (Capt. Christopher Pike) Captain Pike is the immediate predecessor to Capt. James T. Kirk on the Enterprise. The character has been played by four actors so far. Jeffrey Hunter originated the role in the pilot episode, but after the pilot was rejected he withdrew from the series and the show was reimagined with Kirk at the helm instead. Within the original series, Sean Kenney plays an older Pike with the show using footage from the unaired pilot as archival footage of the character. In the recent Star Trek film by J.J. Abrams and Justin Lin, Bruce Greenwood plays Pike and is mentor to a young James Kirk (Chris Pine). Mount is probably best known for his role as Cullen Bohannon on AMC’s Hell on Wheels. He also starred in the short-lived Marvel series, Inhumans and has appeared on Dollhouse, Law & Order, Lost and Smallville. When asked about being cast as Captain Pike, Mount said, “I just never thought I would end up captaining the Enterprise. Every single day I’m on the set—I’m not exaggerating—is both disbelief and a feeling of tremendous gratitude.” Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @ansonmount.
Rebecca Romijn (Number One)
Number One’s real name is Una Chin-Riley and was first portrayed by Majel Barrett, who was Gene Roddenberry’s second wife. She also portrayed Lwaxana Troi, the mother of Counselor Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis) on Star Trek: The Next Generation. She was also the voice of the ship’s computer from the franchise’s premiere until 2009 (Barrett died in 2008). Romijn made her start as a model—with Cosmopolitan and Sports Illustrated covers and Tommy Hilfiger and Victoria’s Secret ads in her portfolio—before delving into acting. In recent years, Romijn has been a part of several successful franchises including the X-Men films and television shows like Ugly Betty, Eastwick and The Librarians. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @rebeccaromijn.
Ethan Peck (Lieutenant Spock)
Ethan Peck takes on the iconic role of Vulcan Starfleet Officer Spock. The role of Spock was originated by Leonard Nimoy in the original Star Trek series back in the 1960s and Peck plays a younger version of the character—in his pre-Kirk days on the Enterprise. Peck is the grandson of legendary actor Gregory Peck (To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday). He previously starred as Patrick Verona in the ABC Family television series, 10 Things I Hate About You, based on the film of the same name which starred Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @ethangpeck.
Celia Rose Gooding (Cadet Nyota Uhura)
Nyota Uhura is only cadet in this series, but as we all know she later becomes a Lieutenant Commander. Nichelle Nichols originated the role in the originate Star Trek series and Zoe Saldana played Uhura in the reboot films helmed by J.J. Abrams and later Justin Lin. Gooding became interested in acting after seeing her mother, LaChanze win a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for The Color Purple. She got her professional acting start in Jagged Little Pill, the musical where she originated the role of Frankie Healy and was nominated for a Tony for Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical. She won a Grammy for Best Musical Theater album for Jagged Little Pill in 2021. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @celiargooding.
Paul Wesley (James T. Kirk)
Wesley joins the cast in season 2 as the iconic character, James T. Kirk, made famous by William Shatner in the original series and later by Chris Pine in the recent feature films. Wesley is best known for his role as Stefan Salvatore on The Vampire Diaries. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @paulwesley
Jess Bush (Nurse Christine Chapel)
Nurse Chapel, the ship’s medic, was originally played by Majel Barrett in the original Star Trek series. Bush, an Australian, got her start as a contestant on Australia’s Next Top Model. She previously starred in Playing for Keeps, a television series about the wives of Australian Rules footballers. Follow Bush on Instagram @onejessa.
Christina Chong (La’an Noonien-Singh)
Lieutenant Noonien-Singh is the Enterprise’s Chief of Security and is related to Khan (played by Ricardo Montalban in the original series and in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan). Benedict Cumberbatch took on the role in the 2013 film, Star Trek Into the Darkness. Chong has starred in several TV series and mini-series including Line of Duty, Bulletproof, and 24: Live Another Day. She has guest starred on such shows as Whitechapel, Black Mirror, and Doctor Who. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @chrissychong.
Babs Olusanmokun (Dr. M’Benga)
Dr. M’Benga was played by Booker Bradshaw in the original series. The history for the character shows he served under both Christopher Pike and James T. Kirk. Olusanmokun most recently starred in Dune and has guest starred on Black Mirror, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Sneaky Pete. He is a competitive third degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Follow Babs on Instagram @wayofbabs.
Melissa Navia (Lt. Erica Ortegas)
Ortegas is the ship’s pilot and quickly proves her mettle. Navia has made appearances on Bull, New Amsterdam, and Billions. Follow Melissa on Twitter @melissacnavia and on Instagram @mcnavia.
Bruce Horak (Hemmer)
Hemmer is the ship’s engineer. An Aenar, Hemmer is blind, as is all of his species. Horak is the first blind actor to appear on Star Trek. Follow Horak on Twitter and Instagram @brucehorak.
Is there an official trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds?
Yes! Paramount+ recently released this teaser trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
How many episodes are in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1?
There will be 10 episodes in season 1 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Will there be a Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2?
Yes! Season 2 is in production now and expected to premiere in 2023.
Is there a poster for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds?
Yes! Paramount+ recently released this teaser poster.
Who’s behind the scenes on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds?
The series premiere was written by Akiva Goldsman with the story by Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet. Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers serve as co-showrunners, with Goldsman directing the premiere episode. Goldsman, Kurtzman and Lumet serve as executive producers in addition to Alonso Myers, Heather Kadin, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth and Aaron Baiers.
What other Star Trek shows are currently available?
Along with the various Star Trek films and the original Star Trek series, there are 11 series over the years including Star Trek: The Next Generation, Voyager and Deep Space Nine which are available to watch in multiples ways on various platform including DVD and Blu-ray. There are also several new series that have debuted on Paramount+. They are:
Star Trek: Discovery
Star Trek: Discovery was recently renewed for a fifth season. New episodes from the fourth season resume on February 10. The current season finds Captain Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery facing a threat unlike any they’ve ever encountered. With Federation and non-Federation worlds alike feeling the impact, they must confront the unknown and work together to ensure a hopeful future for all.
Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek: Picard follows former Starfleet Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) in his retirement. After leaving Starfleet in protest, Picard is trying to live the quiet life of a vintner on his chateau in France. When a strange young woman shows up at his vineyard asking for his help, Picard feels compelled to help her. When he sees her extraordinary skills, he is reminded of his old friend Data, a synthetic being who had always yearned for a daughter. Seeking answers to his own questions, Picard is pulled back into space travel as he races to save the young woman’s identical twin sister from Romulan assassins intent on killing her and all of her kind.
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Star Trek: Lower Decks is an animated series geared toward an older audience. It follows the support crew of Starfleet’s least important ship, the U.S.S. Cerritos and features the voice talents of Jack Quaid, Noël Wells, and Dawnn Lewis. The third season of Lower Decks will premiere in summer 2022 and the show has already been renewed for a fourth season.
Star Trek: Prodigy
Star Trek: Prodigy is another animated series, this one geared toward a younger audience. It follows a motley crew of six young aliens who must figure out how to work together after they commandeer a Starfleet vessel they know nothing about. Prodigy features the voice talents of Kate Mulgrew, John Noble and Jimmi Simpson. The series is currently airing episodes of its first season with the second half of season 1 to air later in 2022.
Section 31
This show is still in development. Michelle Yeoh is attached to the project and will reprise her role as Phillipa Georgiou - the alternate universe version of Georgiou. No official plotlines or other information has been released. Section 31 is mentioned in Star Trek: Discovery and is said to be a clandestine intelligence and defense organization that runs autonomously from the United Federation of Planets.
Series Yet to Be Announced
Alex Kurtzman, who is the fountainhead for the expansion of the Star Trek properties, mentioned another series during the TCA panel for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. All he would say though is, “There is another one, but I’m going to keep tight-lipped about that for now.” Next: 15 of Patrick Stewart’s Funniest Twitter Photos
