Timing and Strategic Planning
In a conversation with Vulture, Cheeks emphasized the importance of timing and strategic planning in developing future Trek projects. He explained that while Star Trek remains a vital franchise for Paramount Global and Paramount+, the decision to move forward with the new series is carefully considered to ensure an optimal release schedule. As per a report by Collider, Cheeks stated:
“Star Trek remains one of the most important franchises for Paramount Global, and Paramount+ specifically. There’s so much great opportunity with the franchise, and it’s really about the cadence and the timeline of it. We don’t want to offer up all these amazing premium drama series at once. We want to time it out appropriately. Luckily, we have this incredible partner in Alex Kurtzman, and we all work together to sort of manage long-range planning across many years, to figure out what’s the right cadence for dropping new Star Trek series.”
Abundance of Trek Projects
While Star Trek: Legacy awaits a green light, Paramount+ is bustling with numerous other Trek projects in various stages of production. Two live-action series are currently in production, including Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.
Additionally, the fifth season of the animated Star Trek: Lower Decks is underway, along with the development of the first-ever Star Trek TV movie, Section 31. Although Star Trek: Prodigy has transitioned to Netflix, its second season is in post-production and set for release this year.
Exploring ‘Star Trek: Legacy’
Star Trek: Legacy, envisioned as a spin-off of Picard, introduces a potential “next Next Generation” of characters who could shape the franchise’s future. The series finale of Picard sets the stage for this continuation, with Seven of Nine assuming command of the USS Enterprise-G.Notable characters from Picard, including Raffi Musiker and Jack Crusher, are poised for new adventures alongside fresh faces. Despite the delay, showrunner Terry Matalas and members of the proposed cast remain eager to bring Legacy to fruition.
FAQs:
What is Star Trek Legacy?
Legacy is a monumental Starfleet combat game spanning the entire Star Trek Universe. Players assume the role of Admiral, commanding a task force of warships and guiding their fleet to triumph in expansive battles. As Admiral, you have the authority to select the ships, equipment, and captains to lead into battle.
Will there be a Picard spin-off?
Terry Matalas, the showrunner for Star Trek: Picard season 3, has confirmed that there is currently no development underway for a Star Trek: Legacy spinoff of Picard on Paramount+. Despite the vast possibilities offered by Star Trek’s 25th century, such a spinoff is not in the works.
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