10 Star Trek TV Shows And Movies Currently In The Works
6. Star Trek: Prodigy
This new animated series is slated for a 2021 premiere. Kate Mulgrew is returning as Captain Janeway, rather than Admiral Janeway. The show is aimed for a younger audience, focussing on a group of 'lawless' teenagers who use an abandoned starship to seek adventure.
Recording for the first season was completed in January 2021 and Mulgrew stated that season two was about to begin production. Alex Kurtzman said that rendering the CGI animation for this series would take about a year. The showrunners for this series are Kevin and Dan Hageman. They pitched Janeway's return as part of the initial idea for the show, with Kurtzman hiring them based on their previous work. They are described as writers who can script for children without talking down to them, while still including content for adults to enjoy.
The show was ordered for a two season production from the beginning. The animation style is said to be similar to Ninjango and Trollhunters, rather than the more traditional style of Lower Decks or The Original Animated Series. The writers' room for the show is joined by author David Mack, who penned, among others, the Destiny Trilogy in the expanded universe.