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Andy Weir reveals he had a Star Trek pitch rejected by Paramount, and he is not mincing words about his thoughts on the state of the franchise. Weir is the author of the popular science-fiction novel Project Hail Mary, which has now been adapted into a Ryan Gosling-led movie that is proving to be a massive box office hit.
He also wrote The Martian, another novel whose film adaptation became a critical and commercial success. His novel Artemis is also quite popular, and has its own movie adaptation in development, also helmed by Project Hail Mary directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. While on the Critical Drinker podcast, Weir shared that he is a longtime fan of Star Trek, and it had a significant influence on him: "I’m Gen X, so my sci-fi was like original series Star Trek reruns and Lost in Space reruns. And there wasn’t really much in the way of sci-fi that was airing — where people are off in space doing cool things — until we got to .” Weir emphasizes that he is not a fan of the newer Star Trek shows made by Paramount, though. Following the announcement that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will be ending with season 2, the Project Hail Mary author celebrated that "It's gone, baby! It's all gone." Podcast host Matthew Marsden suggested that every show from Star Trek: Enterprise and onward be removed from the franchise's canon. Weir admitted that "you’re a little more severe than I am," before mentioning his rejected pitch and what he would remove from the canon. Check out the author's comments below: I’ll give you my opinion, and I’m just a consumer. I like Strange New Worlds. I think it’s pretty good. I didn’t hate Enterprise. I thought it was kind of weird. Lower Decks I thought was entertaining and fun. All the others, they can go. And here’s another thing: I pitched a Star Trek show to Paramount, and I was in Zoom with the showrunners with all the shows and spent a lot of time talking to . I don’t like a lot of the new Trek. He, as a person, is a really nice guy. But at the same time, those shows are sh*t. He is a nice guy. But they didn’t accept my pitch so, you know, f*** ’em. As for what Weir doesn't like about modern Star Trek, he explains, "I wish I could remember who it was who said it, some analyst – he said something like: 'All modern science-fiction TV shows and movies have been heavily influenced by the original Star Trek – except for the current batch of Star Trek shows.'" Given his extensive history with science fiction and Project Hail Mary's overwhelmingly positive reviews and enormous box office success, Weir would seem like a natural choice to join Star Trek. However, between his pitch being rejected by Paramount, his stance on the more modern series, and the overall uncertainty surrounding the franchise, him joining it seems unlikely. Beyond Starfleet Academy ending with season 2 and proving to be divisive among the fandom, no Star Trek shows are in active development or production for the first time in over a decade. Other than Starfleet Academy season 2, the only other ongoing show is Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Seasons 4 and 5 have not been released yet, but both have wrapped filming, and will mark the end of the series. Subscribe for sharp takes on Star Trek's modern debate By subscribing to our newsletter, you get thoughtful analysis, context, and curated reactions to controversies like Andy Weir vs. Paramount, helping fans parse debates about Star Trek's canon and creative direction. Get Updates By subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe anytime. What modern Star Trek should be is a hotly debated topic that often goes beyond the realm of normal popular culture. Elon Musk and the White House deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller, are among high-profile figures who have criticized modern Star Trek and taken specific aim at Starfleet Academy. Weir comes with a different perspective as a bestselling author of science fiction, two of which have gone on to become beloved blockbusters, but his comments add to the divisive discourse surrounding the franchise. Alex Kurtzman's deal with CBS Studios lasts until the end of 2026, but per The Hollywood Reporter, he and his production company Secret Hideout are reportedly in talks with Paramount+ to renew or extend his deal. What happens with that deal is poised to shape the future of modern Star Trek television. Star Trek Created by Gene Roddenberry First Film Star Trek: The Motion Picture First TV Show Star Trek: The Original Series First Episode Air Date September 8, 1966 Cast William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Deforest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, Jonathan Frakes, Patrick Stewart, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, Gates McFadden, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Wil Wheaton, Avery Brooks, Nana Visitor, Rene Auberjonois, Alexander Siddig, Cirroc Lofton, Armin Shimerman, Colm Meaney, Terry Farrell, Kate Mulgrew, Robert Beltran, Roxann Dawson, Jeri Ryan, Robert Duncan McNeill, Robert Picardo, Ethan Phillips, Garrett Wang, Jolene Blalock, Connor Trinneer, Dominic Keating, Scott Bakula, Linda Park, John Billingsley, Anthony Montgomery, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, John Cho, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Anton Yelchin, Idris Elba, Sonequa Martin-Green, Mary Wiseman, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Wilson Cruz, Oyin Oladejo, Emily Coutts, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, Rebecca Romijn, Michelle Yeoh TV Show Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Animated Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Short Treks, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek Lower Decks, Star Trek: Prodigy, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
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