In Might 2020, Paramount+ (nonetheless referred to as CBS All Entry again then) introduced the order for a sequence centered on the Captain Pike, Quantity One, and Spock characters launched on Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, and the fan base went WILD.
Anson Mount introduced the legendary Pike to life as the proper precursor to the Kirk period whereas Rebecca Romijn epitomized the effectivity and effectiveness of the final word second-in-command, Quantity One.
Ethan Peck had the toughest position to tackle as Spock, a determine long-beloved and revered from Leonard Nimoy’s first portrayal of the Vulcan-Human defender of all issues logical and interesting. Peck’s flip within the pointy ears was a convincing success.
With the three of them on the helm of the enduring Enterprise, anticipation for a return to episodic exploratory missions has been a slow-burning roar ever since.
However three crew don’t a Star Trek present makes.
Immediately, Paramount+ introduced the addition of 5, rely ’em FIVE, new solid members.
Though their precise roles are nonetheless shrouded in thriller, they arrive from a variety of backgrounds and efficiency expertise.
From Broadway to the BBC, Australia to Dietland, these actors have labored (beforehand) with the likes of Sir Patrick Stewart, Insurgent Wilson, and Zendaya.
In response to Paramount+, Babs Olusanmokun’s notable tv credit embody his roles in Netflix’s “Black Mirror,” Marvel’s “The Defenders,” HBO’s Emmy-winning miniseries “The Night time Of” and Historical past’s 2016 remake of the miniseries “Roots.”
His movie credit embody the upcoming and extremely anticipated “Dune” and “Wrath of Man.”
Christina Chong can at present be seen within the live-action adaption of the traditional Hanna-Barbera cartoon, “Tom and Jerry” and in The CW’s “Bulletproof.”
Chong’s different tv credit embody “Black Mirror,” “Physician Who,” the BBC’s “Ailing Behaviour,” the ABC occasion mini-series “Of Kings and Prophets,” the hit BBC sequence “Line of Responsibility,” SYFY’s “Dominion,” “Halo: Dusk” and Fox’s occasion `mini-series “24: Stay One other Day.”
Celia Rose Gooding starred as Frankie Healy in “Jagged Little Capsule,” a musical impressed by Alanis Morissette’s award-winning album, till the Broadway shutdown in 2021.
Jess Bush starred as Helen within the indie characteristic “Skinford” and appeared within the recurring visitor position of Kendall within the Channel 10 sequence “Enjoying for Retains.” Bush additionally performed the position of Bella within the Australian sequence “Halifax – Retribution.”
Melissa Navia’s current tv credit embody a recurring position on AMC’s critically acclaimed sequence “Dietland” and visitor roles on Showtime’s “Billions” and “Homeland.” In March 2020, she made her Off-Broadway debut within the much-applauded “Bundle of Sticks” at INTAR Theatre.
Whereas we might not have character names or species sorts for these 5, with manufacturing in full-swing in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, we’re positive to seek out out extra if the manufacturing video under is any indication.
With out exception, the solid members are blown away by their immersion within the Star Trek world.
The inclusion of the brand new solid members within the recitation of the mission assertion of the Starship Enterprise is so heart-warming and indicative of the welcoming ambiance the Star Trek units have grow to be recognized for.
Star Trek: Unusual New Worlds is predicated on the years Captain Christopher Pike manned the helm of the united statesS. Enterprise. The sequence will observe Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock and Quantity One within the years earlier than Captain Kirk boarded the united statesS. Enterprise, as they discover new worlds across the galaxy.
Star Trek: Unusual New Worlds will stream on Paramount+.
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