Andy Weir, the acclaimed author behind "The Martian" and "Project Hail Mary," is reportedly eager to revive his pitch for a Star Trek series, leveraging the recent critical and commercial success of the film adaptation of his novel. The movie, starring Ryan Gosling, has generated significant positive attention and awards buzz, which Weir hopes will pave the way for his television aspirations.
Weir has expressed his desire to re-submit his Star Trek concept, particularly in light of recent corporate shifts. The merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance could potentially alter franchise strategies, presenting an opportune moment for Weir's proposal. This comes at a time when the Star Trek television landscape is in flux, with current series like "Strange New Worlds" and "Starfleet Academy" slated to conclude in 2027, marking a potential end to continuous Star Trek programming for the first time since 2017.
This isn't Weir's first attempt to bring his vision to Star Trek. He previously shared his pitch on the Critical Drinker podcast, where he critically assessed the existing Star Trek shows under executive producer Alex Kurtzman. Weir later issued an apology to Kurtzman for his remarks made on Facebook. The author also revealed a speculative Star Trek/Star Wars crossover concept titled "Star Star," which included plot points such as Spock becoming a Force ghost and McCoy healing Darth Vader.
Meanwhile, the Star Trek film franchise is also undergoing a reboot, with directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley attached. Their approach is said to be heavily influenced by films like "Training Day" and "Crimson Tide," and will focus on new characters. Progress on the film front appears to be in the writing stage, with no definitive release date announced.