[This story includes major spoilers from The Crowded Room finale, “Judgment.”]
Tom Holland began a story on The Crowded Room that came to a shocking — albeit, satisfying — conclusion with the AppleTV+ series’ finale.
When the 10-episode limited series first introduced audiences to Holland’s Danny Sullivan, some knew his story would be loosely based on the real-life experiences of Billy Milligan, the first person diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder and the first to be acquitted of a major crime due to his condition.
Those who didn’t know the basis for the long-gestating series (The Crowded Room, inspired by the 1981 nonfiction novel The Minds of Billy Milligan, has circled around Hollywood since the 1990s) were faced with major reveals in almost every episode of the second half of the season, starting with the fact that most of the people Danny had been interacting with throughout the show (Sasha Lane, Lior Raz, Sam Vartholomeos, Jason Isaacs and...
Tom Holland began a story on The Crowded Room that came to a shocking — albeit, satisfying — conclusion with the AppleTV+ series’ finale.
When the 10-episode limited series first introduced audiences to Holland’s Danny Sullivan, some knew his story would be loosely based on the real-life experiences of Billy Milligan, the first person diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder and the first to be acquitted of a major crime due to his condition.
Those who didn’t know the basis for the long-gestating series (The Crowded Room, inspired by the 1981 nonfiction novel The Minds of Billy Milligan, has circled around Hollywood since the 1990s) were faced with major reveals in almost every episode of the second half of the season, starting with the fact that most of the people Danny had been interacting with throughout the show (Sasha Lane, Lior Raz, Sam Vartholomeos, Jason Isaacs and...
- 7/28/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Network: CBS All Access/Paramount+
Episodes: Tbd (hour).
Seasons: Five.
TV show dates: September 24, 2017 — Tbd.
Series status: Ending.
Performers include: Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Jason Isaacs, Shazad Latif, Anthony Rapp, Michelle Yeoh, Mary Wiseman, Chris Obi, Mary Chieffo, James Frain, Rainn Wilson, Terry Serpico, Maulik Pancholy, Damon Runyan, Rekha Sharma, Kenneth Mitchell, Clare McConnell, and Sam Vartholomeos.
TV show description:
From creators Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman, the Star Trek: Discovery TV show is the latest series in the enduring science-fiction franchise. A prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series, the drama follows the crew of the USS Discovery, during the cold war between the Federation and the Klingons
Star Trek: Discovery centers on First Officer Michael Burnham (Martin-Green), who serves on the...
Episodes: Tbd (hour).
Seasons: Five.
TV show dates: September 24, 2017 — Tbd.
Series status: Ending.
Performers include: Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Jason Isaacs, Shazad Latif, Anthony Rapp, Michelle Yeoh, Mary Wiseman, Chris Obi, Mary Chieffo, James Frain, Rainn Wilson, Terry Serpico, Maulik Pancholy, Damon Runyan, Rekha Sharma, Kenneth Mitchell, Clare McConnell, and Sam Vartholomeos.
TV show description:
From creators Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman, the Star Trek: Discovery TV show is the latest series in the enduring science-fiction franchise. A prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series, the drama follows the crew of the USS Discovery, during the cold war between the Federation and the Klingons
Star Trek: Discovery centers on First Officer Michael Burnham (Martin-Green), who serves on the...
- 3/10/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Bridge and Tunnel series isn't getting a third season. Epix has cancelled the half-hour romantic comedy series from Edward Burns. The news comes as it's been revealed that Epix will be rebranded to MGM+ in January.
Written, directed, and produced by Burns, the Bridge and Tunnel TV series is set in the early 1980s and revolves around a group of recent college graduates. They set out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while still clinging to the familiarity of their working-class Long Island hometown. The cast includes Sam Vartholomeos, Caitlin Stasey, Gigi Zumbado, JanLuis Castellanos, Brian Muller, Isabella Farrell, Erica Hernandez, Barrett Wilbert Weed, and Burns. Read More…...
Written, directed, and produced by Burns, the Bridge and Tunnel TV series is set in the early 1980s and revolves around a group of recent college graduates. They set out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while still clinging to the familiarity of their working-class Long Island hometown. The cast includes Sam Vartholomeos, Caitlin Stasey, Gigi Zumbado, JanLuis Castellanos, Brian Muller, Isabella Farrell, Erica Hernandez, Barrett Wilbert Weed, and Burns. Read More…...
- 9/29/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Edwards Burns’ Bridge and Tunnel has ended.
The half-hour dramedy series has been canceled at Epix after two seasons. It comes after Epix revealed plans to rebrand as MGM+ in the new year.
The series was written, directed and produced by Burns, who also stars. It is set in the early 1980’s, revolves around a group of recent college grads setting out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while still clinging to the familiarity of their working-class Long Island home town
The second season aired premiered in July.
The series’ ensemble cast includes Sam Vartholomeos, Caitlin Stasey, Gigi Zumbado, JanLuis Castellanos, Brian Muller and Isabella Farrell.
In addition to Burns, the series is also executive produced by Aaron Lubin and Lori Keith Douglas. Bridge and Tunnel is produced by Epix Studios and is internationally distributed by MGM. Variety first spotted the news.
The half-hour dramedy series has been canceled at Epix after two seasons. It comes after Epix revealed plans to rebrand as MGM+ in the new year.
The series was written, directed and produced by Burns, who also stars. It is set in the early 1980’s, revolves around a group of recent college grads setting out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while still clinging to the familiarity of their working-class Long Island home town
The second season aired premiered in July.
The series’ ensemble cast includes Sam Vartholomeos, Caitlin Stasey, Gigi Zumbado, JanLuis Castellanos, Brian Muller and Isabella Farrell.
In addition to Burns, the series is also executive produced by Aaron Lubin and Lori Keith Douglas. Bridge and Tunnel is produced by Epix Studios and is internationally distributed by MGM. Variety first spotted the news.
- 9/28/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Epix is shutting down Bridge and Tunnel.
The premium cabler — which will soon be rebranded as MGM+ — has cancelled Edward Burns’ dramedy after two seasons and 12 episodes, according to our sister pub Variety. The Season 2 finale aired last month.
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The 1980s-set series — created, written and directed by Burns (who also starred) — centered on a group of recent college grads setting out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan. The cast also included Sam Vartholomeos, Caitlin Stasey,...
The premium cabler — which will soon be rebranded as MGM+ — has cancelled Edward Burns’ dramedy after two seasons and 12 episodes, according to our sister pub Variety. The Season 2 finale aired last month.
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The 1980s-set series — created, written and directed by Burns (who also starred) — centered on a group of recent college grads setting out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan. The cast also included Sam Vartholomeos, Caitlin Stasey,...
- 9/28/2022
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Epix has canceled its Edward Burns-produced dramedy “Bridge and Tunnel” after two seasons, Variety has learned exclusively.
Set in the early 1980s, the half-hour show revolves around a group of recent college grads setting out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while still clinging to the familiarity of their working-class Long Island home town.
Written, directed and produced by “Saving Private Ryan” and “Public Morals” star Burns, “Bridge and Tunnel” stars the actor alongside Sam Vartholomeos (“Star Trek: Discovery”), Caitlin Stasey (“Reign,” “Please Like Me”), Gigi Zumbado (“9-1-1,” “Criminal Minds,” “Scream”), JanLuis Castellanos (“13 Reasons Why,” “Marvel’s Runways”), Brian Muller (“The Deuce,” “Madame Secretary,” “The Good Wife”) and Isabella Farrell (“The Good Fight”).
The first season of “Bridget and Tunnel” premiered Jan. 24, 2021 on the pay TV network and consisted of six episodes. In July 2021, the show was renewed for a second season. That six-episode edition rolled out between July 10-Aug.
Set in the early 1980s, the half-hour show revolves around a group of recent college grads setting out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while still clinging to the familiarity of their working-class Long Island home town.
Written, directed and produced by “Saving Private Ryan” and “Public Morals” star Burns, “Bridge and Tunnel” stars the actor alongside Sam Vartholomeos (“Star Trek: Discovery”), Caitlin Stasey (“Reign,” “Please Like Me”), Gigi Zumbado (“9-1-1,” “Criminal Minds,” “Scream”), JanLuis Castellanos (“13 Reasons Why,” “Marvel’s Runways”), Brian Muller (“The Deuce,” “Madame Secretary,” “The Good Wife”) and Isabella Farrell (“The Good Fight”).
The first season of “Bridget and Tunnel” premiered Jan. 24, 2021 on the pay TV network and consisted of six episodes. In July 2021, the show was renewed for a second season. That six-episode edition rolled out between July 10-Aug.
- 9/28/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Bridge and Tunnel, a dramady that follows a group of recent college grads from Long Island as they move to Manhattan to pursue their dreams in the ’80s, has returned, picking up a year after the first season ended. Sam Vartholomeos, who plays Jimmy, and Caitlin Stasey, who plays Jill, recently sat down for an […]
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- 7/13/2022
- by Rose Carter
- Uinterview
Exclusive: Henry Eikenberry (Euphoria), Henry Zaga (Beyond the Universe), Thomas Sadoski (Life in Pieces), Will Chase (Dopesick), Laila Robins (The Walking Dead), Sam Vartholomeos (Bridge and Tunnel) and Levon Hawke have joined Tom Holland in The Crowded Room, Apple’s seasonal anthology series from Akiva Goldsman and New Regency.
In addition to Holland, they join previously cast Amanda Seyfried, Emmy Rossum, Sasha Lane, Christopher Abbot, Emma Laird, Jason Isaacs and Lior Raz.
Written and executive produced by Goldsman and directed by Kornel Mundruczo, The Crowded Room explores inspirational stories of those who have struggled with mental illness and learned to live successfully with it. The 10-episode first season is based in part on A Beautiful Mind Oscar winner Goldsman’s life and inspired by Daniel Keyes’ biography The Minds of Billy Milligan.
2022 Apple TV+ Pilots & Series Orders
Holland, who also executive produces alongside Goldsman, stars in the lead role of Danny Sullivan,...
In addition to Holland, they join previously cast Amanda Seyfried, Emmy Rossum, Sasha Lane, Christopher Abbot, Emma Laird, Jason Isaacs and Lior Raz.
Written and executive produced by Goldsman and directed by Kornel Mundruczo, The Crowded Room explores inspirational stories of those who have struggled with mental illness and learned to live successfully with it. The 10-episode first season is based in part on A Beautiful Mind Oscar winner Goldsman’s life and inspired by Daniel Keyes’ biography The Minds of Billy Milligan.
2022 Apple TV+ Pilots & Series Orders
Holland, who also executive produces alongside Goldsman, stars in the lead role of Danny Sullivan,...
- 5/20/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Edward Burns’ Bridge and Tunnel will be back for a second go-round. Epix has ordered a second season of the half-hour dramedy series, written, directed and produced by Burns, who also stars.
The six-episode series, set in the early 1980’s, revolves around a group of recent college grads setting out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while still clinging to the familiarity of their working-class Long Island home town. Production will begin this fall in New York, with an eye towards a 2022 premiere.
The series’ ensemble cast includes Sam Vartholomeos (Star Trek: Discovery), Caitlin Stasey (Reign), Gigi Zumbado (9-1-1), JanLuis Castellanos (13 Reasons Why), Brian Muller (The Deuce) and Isabella Farrell (The Good Fight).
In addition to Burns, the series is also executive produced by Aaron Lubin and Lori Keith Douglas. Bridge and Tunnel is produced by Epix Studios and is internationally distributed by MGM.
The six-episode series, set in the early 1980’s, revolves around a group of recent college grads setting out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while still clinging to the familiarity of their working-class Long Island home town. Production will begin this fall in New York, with an eye towards a 2022 premiere.
The series’ ensemble cast includes Sam Vartholomeos (Star Trek: Discovery), Caitlin Stasey (Reign), Gigi Zumbado (9-1-1), JanLuis Castellanos (13 Reasons Why), Brian Muller (The Deuce) and Isabella Farrell (The Good Fight).
In addition to Burns, the series is also executive produced by Aaron Lubin and Lori Keith Douglas. Bridge and Tunnel is produced by Epix Studios and is internationally distributed by MGM.
- 7/14/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“Bridge and Tunnel” has been renewed for a second season, Epix announced on Wednesday.
Set in the early 1980s, “Bridge and Tunnel” centers around a group of recent college graduates hoping to achieve their dreams in Manhattan while still maintaining their identity in their middle-class Long Island hometown.
“Bridge and Tunnel” features ensemble actors Sam Vartholomeos (“Star Trek: Discovery”), Caitlin Stasey (“Reign,” “Please Like Me”), Gigi Zumbado (“9-1-1,” “Criminal Minds,” “Scream”), JanLuis Castellanos (“13 Reasons Why,” “Marvel’s Runways”), Brian Muller (“The Deuce,” “Madame Secretary,” “The Good Wife”) and Isabella Farrell (“The Good Fight”).
Writer, director and producer Edward Burns also stars in the half-hour series.
Aaron Lubin and Lori Keith Douglas serve as executive producers for the series alongside Burns. The series is produced by Epix Studios and is internationally distributed by MGM.
The second season of “Bridge and Tunnel” is set to commence production in the fall in...
Set in the early 1980s, “Bridge and Tunnel” centers around a group of recent college graduates hoping to achieve their dreams in Manhattan while still maintaining their identity in their middle-class Long Island hometown.
“Bridge and Tunnel” features ensemble actors Sam Vartholomeos (“Star Trek: Discovery”), Caitlin Stasey (“Reign,” “Please Like Me”), Gigi Zumbado (“9-1-1,” “Criminal Minds,” “Scream”), JanLuis Castellanos (“13 Reasons Why,” “Marvel’s Runways”), Brian Muller (“The Deuce,” “Madame Secretary,” “The Good Wife”) and Isabella Farrell (“The Good Fight”).
Writer, director and producer Edward Burns also stars in the half-hour series.
Aaron Lubin and Lori Keith Douglas serve as executive producers for the series alongside Burns. The series is produced by Epix Studios and is internationally distributed by MGM.
The second season of “Bridge and Tunnel” is set to commence production in the fall in...
- 7/14/2021
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Intent on living up to its name immediately, “Bridge and Tunnel,” starts with a young couple bursting into a dingy bar bathroom to have reunion sex on the sink. Jimmy (Sam Vartholomeos) and Jill (Caitlin Stasey) split long ago in their short lives, after she identified that they were headed in opposite directions. Jimmy has a one-way ticket out of town, after landing a coveted photography job with National Geographic, while Jill is happy to bounce back and forth between their small hometown in Long Island and the big-city life in Manhattan, as she patiently figures out what’s next. But, as young love tends to do, their attraction brings them back together for one more night in the local tavern’s single occupancy bathroom.
Will they stay together? Will they break up again? Will they harbor minor or major regrets over whatever decision they ultimately make, only to look...
Will they stay together? Will they break up again? Will they harbor minor or major regrets over whatever decision they ultimately make, only to look...
- 1/24/2021
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Edward Burns was only 12-years-old in 1980, so he doesn’t consider that decade to be one he experienced to the fullest at the time. Having some distance from the politics or harder events of the time period, though, makes him look back on it fondly as a simpler time, “the way you look back at an old photograph and think, ‘Oh that looks so nice,'” he says. That is what made it the perfect setting for his new Epix dramedy “Bridge and Tunnel.”
“I thought of this as, ‘You’re making “Downton Abbey.”‘ In no way was I trying to recreate the 1970s [or] 1980s, but look at it through the rose-colored, nostalgia look back,” Burns tells Variety.
“The time period that I’ve always been obsessed with is the late-’70s in New York: You’ve got the birth of punk and New Wave and hip hop; you’ve...
“I thought of this as, ‘You’re making “Downton Abbey.”‘ In no way was I trying to recreate the 1970s [or] 1980s, but look at it through the rose-colored, nostalgia look back,” Burns tells Variety.
“The time period that I’ve always been obsessed with is the late-’70s in New York: You’ve got the birth of punk and New Wave and hip hop; you’ve...
- 1/22/2021
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” introduces a Season 13 twist, and Karamo Brown, Tony Hawk and Leslie Jones are set to compete on “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.”
Casting
Contestants announced for “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” will include Karamo Brown, Yvette Nicole Brown, Nicole Byer, Drew Carey, Rachael Leigh Cook, Jennie Garth, Chris Harrison, Teri Hatcher, Tony Hawk, Robert Herjavec, Leslie Jones, Jeannie Mai, Joel McHale, Maria Menounos, Chrissy Metz, Kevin Nealon, Patton Oswalt, Paul Reubens, Alfonso Ribeiro, Rob Riggle, Sherri Shepherd, Joe Tessitore, Chandra Wilson and Constance Zimmer. Premiering Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. on ABC, the series will feature a spin on the typical “Wheel of Fortune” style by pitting celebrities against each other. Watch the announcement video shared by ABC below.
Dates
USA Network announced premiere dates for three of its shows, giving “Straight Up Steve Austin” a Season 2 premiere of Jan. 11 at 11 p.m., and setting a Jan.
Casting
Contestants announced for “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” will include Karamo Brown, Yvette Nicole Brown, Nicole Byer, Drew Carey, Rachael Leigh Cook, Jennie Garth, Chris Harrison, Teri Hatcher, Tony Hawk, Robert Herjavec, Leslie Jones, Jeannie Mai, Joel McHale, Maria Menounos, Chrissy Metz, Kevin Nealon, Patton Oswalt, Paul Reubens, Alfonso Ribeiro, Rob Riggle, Sherri Shepherd, Joe Tessitore, Chandra Wilson and Constance Zimmer. Premiering Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. on ABC, the series will feature a spin on the typical “Wheel of Fortune” style by pitting celebrities against each other. Watch the announcement video shared by ABC below.
Dates
USA Network announced premiere dates for three of its shows, giving “Straight Up Steve Austin” a Season 2 premiere of Jan. 11 at 11 p.m., and setting a Jan.
- 12/15/2020
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Barrett Wilbert Weed (Mean Girls on Broadway) is set for a recurring role in Bridge and Tunnel, Epix’s upcoming half-hour dramedy written, directed and produced by Edward Burns. Set in 1980, Bridge and Tunnel revolves around a group of recent college grads setting out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while still clinging to the familiarity of their working-class Long Island home town. Weed will play Lizzie, the artsy, sarcastic older sister of Pags (Brian Muller), who dreams of rock stardom for her all-girl punk band, Wildfire. She joins an ensemble cast that includes Sam Vartholomeos, Caitlin Stasey, Gigi Zumbado, JanLuis Castellanos, Brian Muller and Isabella Farrell. In addition to Burns, the series is also executive produced by his producing partner Aaron Lubin and Lori Keith Douglas. Weed recently starred as Janis Sarkisian in Tina Fey’s Broadway musical Mean Girls, based on the movie. She originated the role...
- 12/2/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Bridge and Tunnel is coming soon to Epix, and the cable channel has announced a premiere date for the new drama, which comes from Edward Burns. He acts as writer, director, and producer for the six-episode series which will star Sam Vartholomeos, Caitlin Stasey, Gigi Zumbado, JanLuis Castellanos, Brian Muller, and Isabella Farrell. The drama series follows a group of characters as they start their post-college lives in Manhattan.
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- 10/16/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Disney+’s Lego Star Wars Holiday Special has enlisted some franchise vets: Kelly Marie Tran (aka Rose Tico), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) and Anthony Daniels (C-3Po) will reprise their roles for the animated program, debuting Tuesday, Nov. 17.
Additionally, Star Wars: The Clone Wars‘ Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Tom Kane (Yoda, Qui-Gon Jinn), James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and Dee Bradley Baker (clone troopers) will also lend their voices.
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Additionally, Star Wars: The Clone Wars‘ Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Tom Kane (Yoda, Qui-Gon Jinn), James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and Dee Bradley Baker (clone troopers) will also lend their voices.
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- 10/15/2020
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Epix has given a six-episode series order to Bridge and Tunnel, a half-hour dramedy written, directed and produced by Edward Burns. It is slated for a Jan. 24, 2021 premiere.
The project, previously titled Gibson Station, was part of Epix’s 2020 development slate unveiled in January.
Set in 1980, Bridge and Tunnel revolves around a group of recent college grads setting out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while still clinging to the familiarity of their working-class Long Island home town. Production is currently underway in New York.
The series’ ensemble cast includes Sam Vartholomeos (Star Trek: Discovery), Caitlin Stasey, Gigi Zumbado, JanLuis Castellanos, Brian Muller and Isabella Farrell (The Good Fight).
In addition to Burns, the series is also executive produced by his producing partner Aaron Lubin and Lori Keith Douglas. This is the second series from Epix Productions.
The project, previously titled Gibson Station, was part of Epix’s 2020 development slate unveiled in January.
Set in 1980, Bridge and Tunnel revolves around a group of recent college grads setting out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while still clinging to the familiarity of their working-class Long Island home town. Production is currently underway in New York.
The series’ ensemble cast includes Sam Vartholomeos (Star Trek: Discovery), Caitlin Stasey, Gigi Zumbado, JanLuis Castellanos, Brian Muller and Isabella Farrell (The Good Fight).
In addition to Burns, the series is also executive produced by his producing partner Aaron Lubin and Lori Keith Douglas. This is the second series from Epix Productions.
- 10/15/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Epix is hopping on the train with Edward Burns.
The premium cabler has greenlit a series called Bridge and Tunnel from the writer-director. The six-episode, half-hour dramedy (formerly known as Gibson Station) is set to premiere Jan. 24.
Set in 1980, Bridge and Tunnel centers on a group of recent college graduates who set out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while clinging to the familiarity of their Long Island hometown. It’s familiar territory for Burns, whose films have largely been set in New York City and its suburbs.
The principal cast:
- Sam Vartholomeos (Star Trek: Discovery) as Jimmy, a photographer ...
The premium cabler has greenlit a series called Bridge and Tunnel from the writer-director. The six-episode, half-hour dramedy (formerly known as Gibson Station) is set to premiere Jan. 24.
Set in 1980, Bridge and Tunnel centers on a group of recent college graduates who set out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while clinging to the familiarity of their Long Island hometown. It’s familiar territory for Burns, whose films have largely been set in New York City and its suburbs.
The principal cast:
- Sam Vartholomeos (Star Trek: Discovery) as Jimmy, a photographer ...
- 10/15/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Epix is hopping on the train with Edward Burns.
The premium cabler has greenlit a series called Bridge and Tunnel from the writer-director. The six-episode, half-hour dramedy (formerly known as Gibson Station) is set to premiere Jan. 24.
Set in 1980, Bridge and Tunnel centers on a group of recent college graduates who set out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while clinging to the familiarity of their Long Island hometown. It’s familiar territory for Burns, whose films have largely been set in New York City and its suburbs.
The principal cast:
- Sam Vartholomeos (Star Trek: Discovery) as Jimmy, a photographer ...
The premium cabler has greenlit a series called Bridge and Tunnel from the writer-director. The six-episode, half-hour dramedy (formerly known as Gibson Station) is set to premiere Jan. 24.
Set in 1980, Bridge and Tunnel centers on a group of recent college graduates who set out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while clinging to the familiarity of their Long Island hometown. It’s familiar territory for Burns, whose films have largely been set in New York City and its suburbs.
The principal cast:
- Sam Vartholomeos (Star Trek: Discovery) as Jimmy, a photographer ...
- 10/15/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Due to production delays of its regular shows, CBS has decided to air the first season Star Trek: Discovery on broadcast television. CBS All Access has already released the second season and season three is coming on October 15th. Will the network air these future seasons of Discovery at some point if the ratings for the first season are strong enough or, will they remain behind a paywall? Stay tuned.
Streaming on the CBS All Access paid subscription platform, Star Trek: Discovery stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Jason Isaacs, Shazad Latif, Anthony Rapp, Michelle Yeoh, Mary Wiseman, Chris Obi, Mary Chieffo, James Frain, Rainn Wilson, Terry Serpico, Maulik Pancholy, Damon Runyan, Rekha Sharma, Kenneth Mitchell, Clare McConnell, and Sam Vartholomeos. A prequel to the original Star Trek series, this drama follows the crew of the USS Discovery, during the cold war between...
Streaming on the CBS All Access paid subscription platform, Star Trek: Discovery stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Jason Isaacs, Shazad Latif, Anthony Rapp, Michelle Yeoh, Mary Wiseman, Chris Obi, Mary Chieffo, James Frain, Rainn Wilson, Terry Serpico, Maulik Pancholy, Damon Runyan, Rekha Sharma, Kenneth Mitchell, Clare McConnell, and Sam Vartholomeos. A prequel to the original Star Trek series, this drama follows the crew of the USS Discovery, during the cold war between...
- 9/25/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
We’ve got a great new featurette for you to watch today for Star Trek: Discovery that focuses on what we can expect to see in the story for season two. It includes new footage from the upcoming season along with interviews of the cast and crew talking about some of the new characters that will be joining the adventure such as Captain Pike (Anson Mount) and Spock (Ethan Peck), who is apparently having visions of a villainous Red Angel.
I also included a synopsis for the upcoming season along with a new poster:
After answering a distress signal from the U.S.S. Enterprise, season two of Star Trek: Discoveryfinds the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery joining forces with Captain Christopher Pike on a new mission to investigate seven mysterious red signals and the appearance of an unknown being called the Red Angel. While the crew must...
I also included a synopsis for the upcoming season along with a new poster:
After answering a distress signal from the U.S.S. Enterprise, season two of Star Trek: Discoveryfinds the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery joining forces with Captain Christopher Pike on a new mission to investigate seven mysterious red signals and the appearance of an unknown being called the Red Angel. While the crew must...
- 12/18/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
CBS All Access has released a thrillingly awesome new trailer for Star Trek: Discovery season two in which we see Spock join the fight for the future. The trailer also teases the big threat of new deadly villain known as the Red Angel who has the power to end all life in the galaxy.
It looks like the crew of the Discovery have their work cut out for them as they embark on what looks to be a dangerously insane new adventure! This is a great, action-packed trailer that definitely upped my excitement for the return of the series!
Star Trek: Discovery returns to CBS All Access January 17th.
The cast includes Sonequa Martin-Green as First Officer Michael Burnham, Michelle Yeoh as Captain Philippa Georgiou, Jason Isaacs as Captain Lorca, Doug Jones as science officer Saru, Anthony Rapp as fellow science officer Stamets, Terry Serpico as Starfleet admiral Anderson, Maulik Pancholy...
It looks like the crew of the Discovery have their work cut out for them as they embark on what looks to be a dangerously insane new adventure! This is a great, action-packed trailer that definitely upped my excitement for the return of the series!
Star Trek: Discovery returns to CBS All Access January 17th.
The cast includes Sonequa Martin-Green as First Officer Michael Burnham, Michelle Yeoh as Captain Philippa Georgiou, Jason Isaacs as Captain Lorca, Doug Jones as science officer Saru, Anthony Rapp as fellow science officer Stamets, Terry Serpico as Starfleet admiral Anderson, Maulik Pancholy...
- 12/13/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
We’ve got a brand new trailer for Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 to share with you today and it’s sure to get the fans excited for what’s in store for the series! This show ended up being a lot better than I expected and I loved what the firsts season delivered and it looks like Season 2 is going to be even better!
There’s a whole lot of new threats that Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the crew of the Enterprise will be facing off with. Some of there thrilling new adventures are teased in this new trailer. Oh, yeah! We even get our first look at actor Ethan Peck in the role of Spock and he’s sporting a beard! This is definitely a different take on the character that I wasn’t expecting and it’s an interesting look for him. But, it works!
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There’s a whole lot of new threats that Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the crew of the Enterprise will be facing off with. Some of there thrilling new adventures are teased in this new trailer. Oh, yeah! We even get our first look at actor Ethan Peck in the role of Spock and he’s sporting a beard! This is definitely a different take on the character that I wasn’t expecting and it’s an interesting look for him. But, it works!
It was...
- 10/6/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Rachel Bay Jones stars as Carisi's Sister on tonight'sepisode of Law amp Order Svu. In this episode, Carisi Peter Scanavino opens a police investigation when his niece reports a classmate for sexual assault. Meanwhile, Stone Philip Winchester learns there are no perfect witnesses when it comes to sex crimes. Also starring Mariska Hargitay Lt. Olivia Benson, Ice T Det. Odafin Tutuola and Kelli Giddish Det. Amanda Rollins. Guest starring Susie Essman Arlene Heller, Rachel Bay Jones Teresa Carisi, Ryann Shane Mia Marino, Tijuana Ricks Dean Baldwin and Sam Vartholomeos Ethan Hartley.
- 3/7/2018
- by TV News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Prepare to board the USS Discovery. CBS All Access has announced that season one, chapter two of its Star Trek: Discovery TV show will premiere on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 8:30pm Et, with the episode, "Despite Yourself." CBS All Access will release the Star Trek: Discovery season one, chapter one finale on November 12th. The series was previously renewed for a second season on October 23rd. A CBS All Access prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series, the new Star Trek: Discovery stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Jason Isaacs, Shazad Latif, Anthony Rapp, Michelle Yeoh, Mary Wiseman, Chris Obi, Mary Chieffo, James Frain, Rainn Wilson, Terry Serpico, Maulik Pancholy, Damon Runyan, Rekha Sharma, Kenneth Mitchell, Clare McConnell, and Sam Vartholomeos. The sci-fi drama follows the crew of the USS Discovery, during the cold war between the Federation and the Klingons.
- 11/9/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Vulture Watch Will this series go boldly on? Is the Star Trek: Discovery TV show cancelled or renewed for a second season on CBS All Access? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Star Trek: Discovery, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you? What's This TV Show About? Streaming on the CBS All Access paid subscription platform, Star Trek: Discovery stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Jason Isaacs, Shazad Latif, Anthony Rapp, Michelle Yeoh, Mary Wiseman, Chris Obi, Mary Chieffo, James Frain, Rainn Wilson, Terry Serpico, Maulik Pancholy, Damon Runyan, Rekha Sharma, Kenneth Mitchell, Clare McConnell, and Sam Vartholomeos. A prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series, the drama follows...
- 10/23/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The crew of the USS Discovery will "boldly go" to a place cancelled TV series never see. CBS All Access has renewed its Star Trek: Discovery TV show for a second season. The renewal news comes about three weeks ahead of the show's mid-season hiatus. After the November 12th episode, Star Trek: Discovery will take a break until January of the new year. A CBS All Access streaming series, Star Trek: Discovery stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Jason Isaacs, Shazad Latif, Anthony Rapp, Michelle Yeoh, Mary Wiseman, Chris Obi, Mary Chieffo, James Frain, Rainn Wilson, Terry Serpico, Maulik Pancholy, Damon Runyan, Rekha Sharma, Kenneth Mitchell, Clare McConnell, and Sam Vartholomeos. A prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series, the sci-fi drama follows the crew of the USS Discovery, during the cold war between the Federation and the Klingons. Read More…...
- 10/23/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
CBS has released a new featurette for Star Trek: Discovery that puts the focus on composer Jeff Russo and the score that he created for the opening title sequence of the series. It shows him working with a 60-piece orchestra and we get to hear the score that he came up with. It's actually really good and it wonderfully blends the original musical cue with the new theme. Listen to it below and let me know if you like it or not.
Star Trek: Discovery will follow the voyages of Starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and new lifeforms, and one Starfleet officer who must learn that to truly understand all things alien, you must first understand yourself. The series will feature a new ship, new characters and new missions, while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers.
Star Trek: Discovery will follow the voyages of Starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and new lifeforms, and one Starfleet officer who must learn that to truly understand all things alien, you must first understand yourself. The series will feature a new ship, new characters and new missions, while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers.
- 9/13/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
As the first new “Star Trek” television series in over a decade, “Star Trek: Discovery” has gotten a lot of attention since it was first announced in November 2015.
There have been production delays and some behind-the-scenes drama – specifically, the departure of original showrunner Bryan Fuller. But fans are now finally on the verge of actually getting to see the sci-fi drama in action — there’s even a premiere date, which means it’s really happening.
Read More‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Cast and Crew: If You Don’t Understand Diversity, You Don’t Understand ‘Star Trek’
Below, here’s everything that’s been revealed to date about what to expect from the upcoming CBS All Access series, from when and where it launches to the producers’ groundbreaking narrative choices.
Season 1 Has a Complicated Release Strategy
The first episode of “Star Trek: Discovery” officially premieres on Sunday, September 24 at 8:30 p.m. Et on CBS (the actual network). At that same time, the episode will also be available on demand and on CBS All Access, and CBS All Access subscribers will be able to watch the second episode as well.
The first two episodes, according to CBS All Access President and COO Marc DeBevoise, “set up [the show] like a movie. They will serve to create the foundation of the story line for the series.”
Yes, viewers will need to subscribe to CBS All Access to watch the show as a whole. “Discovery” will run for eight episodes this fall before “Chapter 1” (that’s what CBS is calling the first half) ends, with “Chapter 2” picking up in January 2018. Essentially, it’s the sort of split-season approach viewers have seen before with shows like “Breaking Bad.”
“Discovery” Has No Connection With Chris Pine
Sorry for the nerd moment, but the recent feature film revival of “Star Trek” technically exists in a different timeline from the established “Trek” television universe. The events of the 2009 film established that every time you see Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto on screen, they’re part of what we call the “Kelvin-verse,” named after the spaceship destroyed in the opening minutes of the first film directed by J.J. Abrams.
“Discovery,” meanwhile, takes place 10 years before James T. Kirk became a Starfleet officer, but in the same timeline that “The Next Generation,” “Deep Space Nine,” and “Voyager” exist in. If this proves confusing, just think to yourself that movies and TV shows are different entities. Because, in this case, that’s true.
The Show’s Lead is a Female First Officer, and She’s Probably Met Spock
Meet Michael Burnham!
What we know about her so far: She’s human, and the “ward” of Ambassador Sarek (played here by James Frain), which means that she is technically the adopted sister of Sarek’s son Spock. The producers have been otherwise tightlipped on what Burnham’s relationship with Spock might be, beyond a “wait-and-see” messaging.
Burnham was raised on Vulcan, and considers Sarek a mentor. Her parents are dead, and Philippa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh) is another mentor figure. At Comic-Con, it was also mentioned that she graduated from the Vulcan Science Academy (no easy task) and is a rising star in Starfleet.
Martin-Green’s availability was mentioned as a factor in the show’s delay in launching — executive producer Alex Kurtzman told critics that the casting process “was a tough search. And, you know, you’re always hoping for the perfect person to walk in the door, and we really did not want to set out until we knew we had what we needed, and we saw Sonequa… We saw her work, and we went, ‘She’s the one.'”
Unfortunately, Martin-Green was committed to “The Walking Dead” at that time, so according to Kurtzman, “we felt that that was another reason to wait. And so, we did.”
Here’s Why Burnham’s First Name is Michael
According to co-showrunner Aaron Harberts, the name “Michael” was selected because of Fuller. “We’ve worked on many shows with Bryan, and it’s a motif. It’s his signature move to name his lead women with names that would typically be associated as male,” he said during the Television Critics Association press tour.
“An archangel is named Michael as well, and it just had a lot of potency for us,” he added.
Martin-Green had a strong take on that choice, saying that “I appreciated the sort of statement it makes all on its own to have this woman with this male name… I also just decided for my creation and for my background and whatnot that I was named after my father.” If we ever see Burnham’s father in flashbacks, know that his name is theoretically Michael.
The Cast is Crazy Diverse Beyond Its Lead
“Discovery’s” supporting cast includes Michelle Yeoh, Jason Isaacs, James Frain, Maulik Pancholy, Sam Vartholomeos, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Chris Obi, Shazad Latif, Mary Chieffo, Jason Isaacs, Kenneth Mitchell, and Rekha Sharma.
Many of these actors are non-white and/or playing aliens, such as Jones as Saru, who is a member of a new alien race called the Kelpien. Kelpians are very tall and apparently have hooves — click here to see Jones demonstrate Saru’s very specific walk during the Comic-Con panel.
Yes, The Klingons Look Different
“Discovery” features not just new alien species, but new takes on established races. As IndieWire observed when the first trailer premiered, the physical representation of Klingons in “Star Trek” has never been consistent over the course of the franchise’s history, so it’s no surprise they look different yet again.
According to Harberts, the new look for the Klingons was deliberately driven by Fuller: “One of the things he really wanted to do was shake up the design of the Klingons, and one of the first things that he ever pitched to us when we were deciding whether or not to come on the show was his aesthetic for the Klingons and how important it was that they not be the thugs of the universe, that they be sexy and vital and different from what had come before.”
Harberts credited creature concept designer Neville Page and make-up department head Glenn Hetrick with working with Fuller on the Klingon design — it was just one of the elements that the producers pointed to as a sign that Fuller had had a lasting impact on the series.
“We honor what he did, and we love so much of what’s there, and much of what’s there… it came from his mind,” Kurtzman said.
“Discovery” Will Feature the First Gay “Trek” TV Romance
At Comic-Con, it was revealed that Rapp’s character, science officer Paul Stamets, would be in a relationship with the Discovery’s chief medical officer Hugh Culber, played by “My So-Called Life” star Wilson Cruz.
While the film “Star Trek Beyond” chose to reveal that Sulu (as played by John Cho) was in a committed relationship with a man, this is the first time a television series has not just depicted a gay character, but given him a fleshed-out romance. It’s one of the show’s most promising commitments to diversity.
This Is “The Most Serialized ‘Star Trek’ Ever”
According to executive producer Akiva Goldsman, “Discovery” will be more serialized than any other “Trek” series, and he held the first season of “Discovery” up against “Trek’s” previous experiments with ongoing storylines (most notably later seasons of “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” which featured multiple examples of multi-episode arcs).
This goes beyond a shift away from “Trek’s” pre-established “mission of the week” format — it has lead to a fundamental change in the “Trek” ethos. Decades ago, “Trek” established a reputation in its writers room for the concept that its central characters should not be flawed characters, that they should instead represent the best that humanity might have to offer on a week-to-week.
There have been exceptions to this principle — witness “Deep Space Nine’s” revolutionary choices, as just one example — but “Discovery” will deliberately veer away from this famous “Trek” tradition, established by original creator Gene Roddenberry, who wrote in the original “Next Generation” series bible that the show was about characters who “have been selected for this mission because of their ability to transcend their human failings.”
Roddenberry’s directive meant that “Trek” characters were supposed to be “above” interpersonal conflict, but that’s a concept that “Discovery” will be veering away from, as a result of its new format. “It’s longform character storytelling. And without conflict, there is no longform character storytelling,” Goldsman said.
Also, In “Star Trek: Discovery,” We Are At War
When “Discovery” begins, things aren’t great between the Klingons and the Federation, and thus the show will deal with some serious drama. “You know, war is the greatest conflict of all,” Martin-Green said, “It’s just about asking those deeply profound questions of “Who am I, and who are you, and how do I relate to you? How do we live with each other? How do we make acculturation a two‑way exchange, rather than me dominating you or you dominating me?”
Goldsman explained: “We are in a time of war, and we are trying to find out who we are as a Federation and as a coalition of peoples in the face of adversity. So it is entirely the outcome role of the show to arrive at the principles — the utopian principles that I think are endemic to ‘Star Trek,’ and at the same time not to suggest that doing that is simple or easy. You can’t simply be accepting and tolerant without working for it, and so this show is about that struggle, and we are really insanely proud of that attempt on our part.”
“Star Trek” Will Always Be About Optimism, Even At Its Darkest Moments
Kurtzman mused that “Discovery” still aimed to pay true to classic “Trek’s” legacy. “I think the defining characteristic of Mr. Roddenberry’s universe is its optimism, as everybody on this panel has discussed, the belief that we can do better; the belief that we can connect; the belief that species and people around the entire galaxy can figure out a way to exist in the Federation; and that wars, if they have to be fought, can be stopped. And we talk about that all the time,” he said.
Goldsman noted in regards to the show’s commitment to inclusion that “we take it really seriously. I mean, for us, ‘Star Trek’ is deeply meaningful. It doesn’t mean we are not going to tell stories that people who don’t like ‘Star Trek’ or have never seen ‘Star Trek’ won’t enjoy, but what you have up here is a lot of folks who can find a TV show [to be] wish fulfillment, can find it close to their calling. It may sound absurd, but it’s true for us, and we are delighted about it.”
“Star Trek: Discovery” premieres on CBS All Access September 24.
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There have been production delays and some behind-the-scenes drama – specifically, the departure of original showrunner Bryan Fuller. But fans are now finally on the verge of actually getting to see the sci-fi drama in action — there’s even a premiere date, which means it’s really happening.
Read More‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Cast and Crew: If You Don’t Understand Diversity, You Don’t Understand ‘Star Trek’
Below, here’s everything that’s been revealed to date about what to expect from the upcoming CBS All Access series, from when and where it launches to the producers’ groundbreaking narrative choices.
Season 1 Has a Complicated Release Strategy
The first episode of “Star Trek: Discovery” officially premieres on Sunday, September 24 at 8:30 p.m. Et on CBS (the actual network). At that same time, the episode will also be available on demand and on CBS All Access, and CBS All Access subscribers will be able to watch the second episode as well.
The first two episodes, according to CBS All Access President and COO Marc DeBevoise, “set up [the show] like a movie. They will serve to create the foundation of the story line for the series.”
Yes, viewers will need to subscribe to CBS All Access to watch the show as a whole. “Discovery” will run for eight episodes this fall before “Chapter 1” (that’s what CBS is calling the first half) ends, with “Chapter 2” picking up in January 2018. Essentially, it’s the sort of split-season approach viewers have seen before with shows like “Breaking Bad.”
“Discovery” Has No Connection With Chris Pine
Sorry for the nerd moment, but the recent feature film revival of “Star Trek” technically exists in a different timeline from the established “Trek” television universe. The events of the 2009 film established that every time you see Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto on screen, they’re part of what we call the “Kelvin-verse,” named after the spaceship destroyed in the opening minutes of the first film directed by J.J. Abrams.
“Discovery,” meanwhile, takes place 10 years before James T. Kirk became a Starfleet officer, but in the same timeline that “The Next Generation,” “Deep Space Nine,” and “Voyager” exist in. If this proves confusing, just think to yourself that movies and TV shows are different entities. Because, in this case, that’s true.
The Show’s Lead is a Female First Officer, and She’s Probably Met Spock
Meet Michael Burnham!
What we know about her so far: She’s human, and the “ward” of Ambassador Sarek (played here by James Frain), which means that she is technically the adopted sister of Sarek’s son Spock. The producers have been otherwise tightlipped on what Burnham’s relationship with Spock might be, beyond a “wait-and-see” messaging.
Burnham was raised on Vulcan, and considers Sarek a mentor. Her parents are dead, and Philippa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh) is another mentor figure. At Comic-Con, it was also mentioned that she graduated from the Vulcan Science Academy (no easy task) and is a rising star in Starfleet.
Martin-Green’s availability was mentioned as a factor in the show’s delay in launching — executive producer Alex Kurtzman told critics that the casting process “was a tough search. And, you know, you’re always hoping for the perfect person to walk in the door, and we really did not want to set out until we knew we had what we needed, and we saw Sonequa… We saw her work, and we went, ‘She’s the one.'”
Unfortunately, Martin-Green was committed to “The Walking Dead” at that time, so according to Kurtzman, “we felt that that was another reason to wait. And so, we did.”
Here’s Why Burnham’s First Name is Michael
According to co-showrunner Aaron Harberts, the name “Michael” was selected because of Fuller. “We’ve worked on many shows with Bryan, and it’s a motif. It’s his signature move to name his lead women with names that would typically be associated as male,” he said during the Television Critics Association press tour.
“An archangel is named Michael as well, and it just had a lot of potency for us,” he added.
Martin-Green had a strong take on that choice, saying that “I appreciated the sort of statement it makes all on its own to have this woman with this male name… I also just decided for my creation and for my background and whatnot that I was named after my father.” If we ever see Burnham’s father in flashbacks, know that his name is theoretically Michael.
The Cast is Crazy Diverse Beyond Its Lead
“Discovery’s” supporting cast includes Michelle Yeoh, Jason Isaacs, James Frain, Maulik Pancholy, Sam Vartholomeos, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Chris Obi, Shazad Latif, Mary Chieffo, Jason Isaacs, Kenneth Mitchell, and Rekha Sharma.
Many of these actors are non-white and/or playing aliens, such as Jones as Saru, who is a member of a new alien race called the Kelpien. Kelpians are very tall and apparently have hooves — click here to see Jones demonstrate Saru’s very specific walk during the Comic-Con panel.
Yes, The Klingons Look Different
“Discovery” features not just new alien species, but new takes on established races. As IndieWire observed when the first trailer premiered, the physical representation of Klingons in “Star Trek” has never been consistent over the course of the franchise’s history, so it’s no surprise they look different yet again.
According to Harberts, the new look for the Klingons was deliberately driven by Fuller: “One of the things he really wanted to do was shake up the design of the Klingons, and one of the first things that he ever pitched to us when we were deciding whether or not to come on the show was his aesthetic for the Klingons and how important it was that they not be the thugs of the universe, that they be sexy and vital and different from what had come before.”
Harberts credited creature concept designer Neville Page and make-up department head Glenn Hetrick with working with Fuller on the Klingon design — it was just one of the elements that the producers pointed to as a sign that Fuller had had a lasting impact on the series.
“We honor what he did, and we love so much of what’s there, and much of what’s there… it came from his mind,” Kurtzman said.
“Discovery” Will Feature the First Gay “Trek” TV Romance
At Comic-Con, it was revealed that Rapp’s character, science officer Paul Stamets, would be in a relationship with the Discovery’s chief medical officer Hugh Culber, played by “My So-Called Life” star Wilson Cruz.
While the film “Star Trek Beyond” chose to reveal that Sulu (as played by John Cho) was in a committed relationship with a man, this is the first time a television series has not just depicted a gay character, but given him a fleshed-out romance. It’s one of the show’s most promising commitments to diversity.
This Is “The Most Serialized ‘Star Trek’ Ever”
According to executive producer Akiva Goldsman, “Discovery” will be more serialized than any other “Trek” series, and he held the first season of “Discovery” up against “Trek’s” previous experiments with ongoing storylines (most notably later seasons of “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” which featured multiple examples of multi-episode arcs).
This goes beyond a shift away from “Trek’s” pre-established “mission of the week” format — it has lead to a fundamental change in the “Trek” ethos. Decades ago, “Trek” established a reputation in its writers room for the concept that its central characters should not be flawed characters, that they should instead represent the best that humanity might have to offer on a week-to-week.
There have been exceptions to this principle — witness “Deep Space Nine’s” revolutionary choices, as just one example — but “Discovery” will deliberately veer away from this famous “Trek” tradition, established by original creator Gene Roddenberry, who wrote in the original “Next Generation” series bible that the show was about characters who “have been selected for this mission because of their ability to transcend their human failings.”
Roddenberry’s directive meant that “Trek” characters were supposed to be “above” interpersonal conflict, but that’s a concept that “Discovery” will be veering away from, as a result of its new format. “It’s longform character storytelling. And without conflict, there is no longform character storytelling,” Goldsman said.
Also, In “Star Trek: Discovery,” We Are At War
When “Discovery” begins, things aren’t great between the Klingons and the Federation, and thus the show will deal with some serious drama. “You know, war is the greatest conflict of all,” Martin-Green said, “It’s just about asking those deeply profound questions of “Who am I, and who are you, and how do I relate to you? How do we live with each other? How do we make acculturation a two‑way exchange, rather than me dominating you or you dominating me?”
Goldsman explained: “We are in a time of war, and we are trying to find out who we are as a Federation and as a coalition of peoples in the face of adversity. So it is entirely the outcome role of the show to arrive at the principles — the utopian principles that I think are endemic to ‘Star Trek,’ and at the same time not to suggest that doing that is simple or easy. You can’t simply be accepting and tolerant without working for it, and so this show is about that struggle, and we are really insanely proud of that attempt on our part.”
“Star Trek” Will Always Be About Optimism, Even At Its Darkest Moments
Kurtzman mused that “Discovery” still aimed to pay true to classic “Trek’s” legacy. “I think the defining characteristic of Mr. Roddenberry’s universe is its optimism, as everybody on this panel has discussed, the belief that we can do better; the belief that we can connect; the belief that species and people around the entire galaxy can figure out a way to exist in the Federation; and that wars, if they have to be fought, can be stopped. And we talk about that all the time,” he said.
Goldsman noted in regards to the show’s commitment to inclusion that “we take it really seriously. I mean, for us, ‘Star Trek’ is deeply meaningful. It doesn’t mean we are not going to tell stories that people who don’t like ‘Star Trek’ or have never seen ‘Star Trek’ won’t enjoy, but what you have up here is a lot of folks who can find a TV show [to be] wish fulfillment, can find it close to their calling. It may sound absurd, but it’s true for us, and we are delighted about it.”
“Star Trek: Discovery” premieres on CBS All Access September 24.
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- 8/3/2017
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
CBS All Access has released the Comic-Con trailer for Star Trek: Discovery and it's the best and most intense trailer that I've seen for the series yet! The show takes place in a time when there is a conflict between Starfleet and Klingons, who are rising up to prove their power in the galaxy. we get our best look at this story in this trailer, which also features some pretty cool looking action sequences.
The series has such a cinematic feel to it and it looks like nothing we've really seen before from the Star Trek franchise and I like that about it. It looks like CBS actually has a great Star Trek series on their hands. The big question remains... will people pay for another streaming subscription service to watch it?
The series is set to premiere on September 24th. Watch the trasiler and share your thoughts!
Star Trek: Discovery...
The series has such a cinematic feel to it and it looks like nothing we've really seen before from the Star Trek franchise and I like that about it. It looks like CBS actually has a great Star Trek series on their hands. The big question remains... will people pay for another streaming subscription service to watch it?
The series is set to premiere on September 24th. Watch the trasiler and share your thoughts!
Star Trek: Discovery...
- 7/22/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
As a fan of Doug Jones, one of the things I'm looking forward to most about Star Trek: Discovery is seeing him play this new alien character. Until now, we really didn't know much about who he's playing, but thanks to EW, we have some intriguing new information to share with you. What we have known is that Jones plays a character named Lt. Saru and he is the Starfleet Science Officer. He's described as being the "Spock" of the series.
We managed to get a little tease of the character in the trailer that was released and according to showrunner Aaron Harberts, he has the power of sensing death! That's got to be one of the most depressing powers ever!
“What we can tell you that adds the context to that clip where he says he can sense the coming of death is that he comes from a planet...
We managed to get a little tease of the character in the trailer that was released and according to showrunner Aaron Harberts, he has the power of sensing death! That's got to be one of the most depressing powers ever!
“What we can tell you that adds the context to that clip where he says he can sense the coming of death is that he comes from a planet...
- 7/19/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The transporter rooms in the upcoming series Star Trek: Discovery look very different from any of the transporter rooms that we've seen in the franchise in the past. This photo features one of the transporter rooms on a starship and it features Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Captain Philippa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh) preparing to beam down somewhere and it looks like they are suited up for some possible action. They are sporting some kind of body armor and their phasers are at their side and ready to go. In the foreground on the left, we see the back of Lt. Saru, who is an alien character played by Doug Jones.
According to EW, "This particular transporter bay is aboard the U.S.S. Shenzhou and it’s unlike any that Trek fans have ever seen before." The Shenzhou is an older ship. I actually really dig the design because it has a very retro type feel to it. The report also says that the "U.S.S. Discovery is very different from this one" but it has yet to be officially revealed. We did get a glimpse of the bridge of the Discovery in a recent photo featuring Jason Isaacs as Captain Lorca. That photo gave us a great look at the Starfleet uniform design. Thanks to TrekMovie we also have a detailed infographic to share with you that breaks down all of the details for that uniforms.
Star Trek: Discovery is set on a new ship and will follow new characters who embark on new adventurous missions while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers. The trailer came with the tagline, "Before Kirk, Spock and the Enterprise there was Discovery".
The cast for the series also includes Anthony Rapp as fellow science officer Stamets, Terry Serpico as Starfleet admiral Anderson, Maulik Pancholy as chief medical officer Nambue, Sam Vartholomeos as junior Starfleet officer Connor, Mary Wiseman as Cadet Tilly, James Frain as Sarek, astrophysicist and father of Spock, Chris Obi as Klingon leader T’Kuvma, Mary Chieffo as L’Rell, a Klingon commander, Shazad Latif as Lieutenant Tyler, Rekha Sharma as Commander Landry, Kenneth Mitchell as Kol, Clare McConnell as Dennas, Damon Runyan as Ujilli, and Rainn Wilson as Harry Mudd.
The series is set to premiere on September 24th, 2017.
To catch up on all of our Star Trek: Discovery news, click here.
According to EW, "This particular transporter bay is aboard the U.S.S. Shenzhou and it’s unlike any that Trek fans have ever seen before." The Shenzhou is an older ship. I actually really dig the design because it has a very retro type feel to it. The report also says that the "U.S.S. Discovery is very different from this one" but it has yet to be officially revealed. We did get a glimpse of the bridge of the Discovery in a recent photo featuring Jason Isaacs as Captain Lorca. That photo gave us a great look at the Starfleet uniform design. Thanks to TrekMovie we also have a detailed infographic to share with you that breaks down all of the details for that uniforms.
Star Trek: Discovery is set on a new ship and will follow new characters who embark on new adventurous missions while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers. The trailer came with the tagline, "Before Kirk, Spock and the Enterprise there was Discovery".
The cast for the series also includes Anthony Rapp as fellow science officer Stamets, Terry Serpico as Starfleet admiral Anderson, Maulik Pancholy as chief medical officer Nambue, Sam Vartholomeos as junior Starfleet officer Connor, Mary Wiseman as Cadet Tilly, James Frain as Sarek, astrophysicist and father of Spock, Chris Obi as Klingon leader T’Kuvma, Mary Chieffo as L’Rell, a Klingon commander, Shazad Latif as Lieutenant Tyler, Rekha Sharma as Commander Landry, Kenneth Mitchell as Kol, Clare McConnell as Dennas, Damon Runyan as Ujilli, and Rainn Wilson as Harry Mudd.
The series is set to premiere on September 24th, 2017.
To catch up on all of our Star Trek: Discovery news, click here.
- 6/23/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
We've already seen an impressive trailer for CBS All Access' Star Trek: Discovery, but Jason Isaacs' character Captain Gabriel Lorca was nowhere to be seen. Thanks to EW, we now have our first look at the character sitting in his captain's chair. I really dig the look of the Starfleet uniforms in the series.
The character is described as "a steely Federation Starship Captain who’s considered a brilliant military tactician."
Star Trek: Discovery is set on a new ship and will follow new characters who embark on new adventurous missions while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers. The trailer came with the tagline, "Before Kirk, Spock and the Enterprise there was Discovery".
The cast for the series also includes Sonequa Martin-Green as First Officer Michael Burnham, Michelle Yeoh as Captain Philippa Georgiou, Doug Jones as science officer Saru, Anthony Rapp as fellow science officer Stamets, Terry Serpico as Starfleet admiral Anderson, Maulik Pancholy as chief medical officer Nambue, Sam Vartholomeos as junior Starfleet officer Connor, Mary Wiseman as Cadet Tilly, James Frain as Sarek, astrophysicist and father of Spock, Chris Obi as Klingon leader T’Kuvma, Mary Chieffo as L’Rell, a Klingon commander, Shazad Latif as Lieutenant Tyler, Rekha Sharma as Commander Landry, Kenneth Mitchell as Kol, Clare McConnell as Dennas, Damon Runyan as Ujilli, and Rainn Wilson as Harry Mudd.
The series is set to premiere on September 24th, 2017.
The character is described as "a steely Federation Starship Captain who’s considered a brilliant military tactician."
Star Trek: Discovery is set on a new ship and will follow new characters who embark on new adventurous missions while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers. The trailer came with the tagline, "Before Kirk, Spock and the Enterprise there was Discovery".
The cast for the series also includes Sonequa Martin-Green as First Officer Michael Burnham, Michelle Yeoh as Captain Philippa Georgiou, Doug Jones as science officer Saru, Anthony Rapp as fellow science officer Stamets, Terry Serpico as Starfleet admiral Anderson, Maulik Pancholy as chief medical officer Nambue, Sam Vartholomeos as junior Starfleet officer Connor, Mary Wiseman as Cadet Tilly, James Frain as Sarek, astrophysicist and father of Spock, Chris Obi as Klingon leader T’Kuvma, Mary Chieffo as L’Rell, a Klingon commander, Shazad Latif as Lieutenant Tyler, Rekha Sharma as Commander Landry, Kenneth Mitchell as Kol, Clare McConnell as Dennas, Damon Runyan as Ujilli, and Rainn Wilson as Harry Mudd.
The series is set to premiere on September 24th, 2017.
- 6/21/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
CBS All Access has confirmed that Star Trek: Discovery will premiere on Sunday, September, 24th. They even released a motion poster making the announcement, which you can check out below. It features the U.S.S. Discovery - Ncc-1031 taking flight.
It was also revealed by Deadline that the 15-episode first season will be split into two. They say the first eight episodes will air on Sundays from September 24th through November 5th. The season then will resume with the second part of the season in January 2018.
After that first trailer was released, I got pretty excited about the series. I just hate that I have to subscribe to CBS All Access to watch it. I'll watch the first episode and if it doesn't blow me away, they aren't getting my money.
Star Trek: Discovery is set on a new ship and will follow new characters who embark on new...
It was also revealed by Deadline that the 15-episode first season will be split into two. They say the first eight episodes will air on Sundays from September 24th through November 5th. The season then will resume with the second part of the season in January 2018.
After that first trailer was released, I got pretty excited about the series. I just hate that I have to subscribe to CBS All Access to watch it. I'll watch the first episode and if it doesn't blow me away, they aren't getting my money.
Star Trek: Discovery is set on a new ship and will follow new characters who embark on new...
- 6/19/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Twice delayed, Star Trek: Discovery has finally placed its crosshairs on a firm premiere date on CBS: Sunday, September 24th.
Not only that, but after the network’s sci-fi revival became a tale that grew immensely in the telling, we now have confirmation that Discovery‘s inaugural season has been split in two, with the first eight episodes running from September 24th through until November 5th. That’s not all that surprising given Star Trek: Discovery is still in active production, and the extended development window will lend VFX artists and other creators additional time to brush up the final seven episodes before they hit the small screen in January of 2018.
It’s the franchise that inspired a generation and on September 24th, Discovery will become the first Star Trek TV series since the short-lived Enterprise bowed off the airwaves in 2005. Now, more than a decade later, CBS is ready...
Not only that, but after the network’s sci-fi revival became a tale that grew immensely in the telling, we now have confirmation that Discovery‘s inaugural season has been split in two, with the first eight episodes running from September 24th through until November 5th. That’s not all that surprising given Star Trek: Discovery is still in active production, and the extended development window will lend VFX artists and other creators additional time to brush up the final seven episodes before they hit the small screen in January of 2018.
It’s the franchise that inspired a generation and on September 24th, Discovery will become the first Star Trek TV series since the short-lived Enterprise bowed off the airwaves in 2005. Now, more than a decade later, CBS is ready...
- 6/19/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
“Star Trek: Discovery” has been beset by a number of delays throughout its development and production, but at long last, we now know when the series will premiere.
CBS announced that the latest entry into the “Star Trek” franchise will debut on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 8:30 p.m. Et on CBS (time approximate after NFL football and “60 Minutes”) and its streaming service CBS All Access. The second episode will then immediately be available on-demand on CBS All Access.
The show’s 15 episodes will roll out on CBS All Access in two waves: The first eight episodes will roll out weekly on Sundays through early Nov. 5. At that point, the show will go on hiatus and then resume with the remaining seven episodes in January.
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Unlike CBS All Access’ first original scripted series “The Good Fight,...
CBS announced that the latest entry into the “Star Trek” franchise will debut on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 8:30 p.m. Et on CBS (time approximate after NFL football and “60 Minutes”) and its streaming service CBS All Access. The second episode will then immediately be available on-demand on CBS All Access.
The show’s 15 episodes will roll out on CBS All Access in two waves: The first eight episodes will roll out weekly on Sundays through early Nov. 5. At that point, the show will go on hiatus and then resume with the remaining seven episodes in January.
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Unlike CBS All Access’ first original scripted series “The Good Fight,...
- 6/19/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Nearly 20 months after initially getting a green light, Star Trek: Discovery finally has a launch date.
VideosStar Trek: Discovery Trailer: Watch First Footage From CBS All Access Series
CBS announced on Monday that the long-delayed reboot will premiere on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 8:30/7:30c on both the network and its streaming arm CBS All Access. Subsequent episodes will drop every Sunday only on CBS All Access, with the second episode available the same night as the premiere.
Meanwhile, Discovery‘s 15-episode rookie-season roll-out will follow The Walking Dead model, with the first eight episodes running in the fall (through Sunday,...
VideosStar Trek: Discovery Trailer: Watch First Footage From CBS All Access Series
CBS announced on Monday that the long-delayed reboot will premiere on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 8:30/7:30c on both the network and its streaming arm CBS All Access. Subsequent episodes will drop every Sunday only on CBS All Access, with the second episode available the same night as the premiere.
Meanwhile, Discovery‘s 15-episode rookie-season roll-out will follow The Walking Dead model, with the first eight episodes running in the fall (through Sunday,...
- 6/19/2017
- TVLine.com
CBS has released the first trailer for Star Trek: Discovery and I really like what I see! This looks a lot better than what I was expecting and I'm excited to watch it! The series has had a long road to production but it looks like it paid off. This first trailer made a great first impression.
Star Trek: Discovery is set on a new ship and will follow new characters who embark on new adventurous missions while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers. The trailer came with the tagline, "Before Kirk, Spock and the Enterprise there was Discovery".
The cast for the series includes Sonequa Martin-Green as First Officer Michael Burnham, Michelle Yeoh as Captain Philippa Georgiou. Jason Isaacs as Captain Lorca, Doug Jones as science officer Saru, Anthony Rapp as fellow science officer Stamets, Terry Serpico as Starfleet admiral Anderson,...
Star Trek: Discovery is set on a new ship and will follow new characters who embark on new adventurous missions while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers. The trailer came with the tagline, "Before Kirk, Spock and the Enterprise there was Discovery".
The cast for the series includes Sonequa Martin-Green as First Officer Michael Burnham, Michelle Yeoh as Captain Philippa Georgiou. Jason Isaacs as Captain Lorca, Doug Jones as science officer Saru, Anthony Rapp as fellow science officer Stamets, Terry Serpico as Starfleet admiral Anderson,...
- 5/17/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
It’s never really the final frontier for any beloved fan property, now is it? And here to prove that point comes the official trailer for “Star Trek: Discovery,” the long-delayed resurrection of the “Trek” franchise that is set to become CBS All Access’s second major original series, following “The Good Fight.”
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We’ve known what the Discovery will look like since last year’s Comic-Con and we even got a glimpse of filming when the show finally went into production last January. What we haven’t known until now is what the series itself might be like. A lot’s changed from last summer, specifically the departure of original showrunner Bryan Fuller, who revealed a big vision for the series during the Summer 2016 TCAs, down to alien diversity amongst the crew.
“Usually you...
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We’ve known what the Discovery will look like since last year’s Comic-Con and we even got a glimpse of filming when the show finally went into production last January. What we haven’t known until now is what the series itself might be like. A lot’s changed from last summer, specifically the departure of original showrunner Bryan Fuller, who revealed a big vision for the series during the Summer 2016 TCAs, down to alien diversity amongst the crew.
“Usually you...
- 5/17/2017
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
CBS has released the first official photo from their upcoming new series Star Trek: Discovery. It features Sonequa Martin-Green as First Officer Michael Burnham and Michelle Yeoh as Captain Philippa Georgiou. It looks like they are exploring a strange new world.
Without the look of the Star Trek uniforms, the image almost looks like it could be from a Star Wars movie. I'm surprised the first look didn't feature the characters in uniform on the bridge of their ship to give the first look of the series a more Star Trek vibe.
EW points out that First Officer Michael Burnham has what looks like an old-school communicator similar to those featured on the original Star Trek series on her belt. She also has a satchel that looks like it’s holding one of the classic Tricorders.
The cast for the series includes Jason Isaacs as Captain Lorca, Doug Jones as science officer Saru,...
Without the look of the Star Trek uniforms, the image almost looks like it could be from a Star Wars movie. I'm surprised the first look didn't feature the characters in uniform on the bridge of their ship to give the first look of the series a more Star Trek vibe.
EW points out that First Officer Michael Burnham has what looks like an old-school communicator similar to those featured on the original Star Trek series on her belt. She also has a satchel that looks like it’s holding one of the classic Tricorders.
The cast for the series includes Jason Isaacs as Captain Lorca, Doug Jones as science officer Saru,...
- 5/17/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Will there be an even longer wait for the new Star Trek series? In a recent interview with Vulture, CBS Interactive chief Marc DeBevoise says the planned "late summer, early fall" premiere for Star Trek: Discovery is not set in stone.The latest installment in the sci-fi franchise stars Jason Isaacs, Mary Wiseman, Sonequa Martin-Green, Rainn Wilson, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Michelle Yeoh, James Frain, Chris Obi, Shazad Latif, Mary Chieffo, Terry Serpico, Maulik Pancholy, and Sam Vartholomeos. Read More…...
- 4/18/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Although Dwight Schrute was more into bears, beets, and Battlestar Galactica, Rainn Wilson has joined the cast of the upcoming Star Trek: Discovery TV show on CBS All Access. He will play conman Harry Mudd, a role originated by Roger C. Carmel, in the original Star Trek TV series. The newest installment of the Star Trek TV and film franchise, Star Trek: Discovery stars Jason Isaacs, Mary Wiseman, Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Michelle Yeoh, James Frain, Chris Obi, Shazad Latif, Mary Chieffo, Terry Serpico, Maulik Pancholy, and Sam Vartholomeos. Read More…...
- 4/3/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It’s been a rocky road for Star Trek: Discovery, but the CBS All Access series is finally – finally! – ready to enter production.
After persevering through numerous delays and a showrunner that made for the exit door mid-way through pre-production – namely Bryan Fuller, who bowed out citing a scheduling conflict – Star Trek: Discovery has assembled a truly remarkable ensemble cast, with the most recent recruit being Jason Isaacs as Captain Lorca. He’s not the main player of Discovery, though. Instead, that title belongs to The Walking Dead‘s Sonequa Martin-Green, who signed on to play Lorca’s Number One, Lieutenant Commander Rainsford.
There’s still room in Discovery‘s cast for another recruit though, according to Deadline, after the outlet revealed that The Office star Rainn Wilson has landed the part of con man and intergalactic criminal Harry Mudd in the show, which promises a “new ship, new characters,...
After persevering through numerous delays and a showrunner that made for the exit door mid-way through pre-production – namely Bryan Fuller, who bowed out citing a scheduling conflict – Star Trek: Discovery has assembled a truly remarkable ensemble cast, with the most recent recruit being Jason Isaacs as Captain Lorca. He’s not the main player of Discovery, though. Instead, that title belongs to The Walking Dead‘s Sonequa Martin-Green, who signed on to play Lorca’s Number One, Lieutenant Commander Rainsford.
There’s still room in Discovery‘s cast for another recruit though, according to Deadline, after the outlet revealed that The Office star Rainn Wilson has landed the part of con man and intergalactic criminal Harry Mudd in the show, which promises a “new ship, new characters,...
- 3/31/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
“Star Trek: Discovery” has gone to Dunder Mifflin to recruit its newest cast member.
The CBS All Access series has cast comedian Rainn Wilson, who is best known for playing Dwight Schrute on the U.S. version of “The Office,” as Harry Mudd, CBS announced on Friday. The character is a minor one that had appeared in “Star Trek” the original series, thus placing this series in the same Prime timeline, as Fuller had once promised.
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Harry Mudd, short for Harcourt Fenton Mudd, was originally played by Roger C. Carmel in two episodes of “Tos” and one episode of “The Animated Series.” The charismatic cosmic conman and space scofflaw was involved in a number of illicit activities that included smuggling, fraud, transporting stolen good and using counterfeit currency. Here’s a look at his rap sheet when the...
The CBS All Access series has cast comedian Rainn Wilson, who is best known for playing Dwight Schrute on the U.S. version of “The Office,” as Harry Mudd, CBS announced on Friday. The character is a minor one that had appeared in “Star Trek” the original series, thus placing this series in the same Prime timeline, as Fuller had once promised.
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Harry Mudd, short for Harcourt Fenton Mudd, was originally played by Roger C. Carmel in two episodes of “Tos” and one episode of “The Animated Series.” The charismatic cosmic conman and space scofflaw was involved in a number of illicit activities that included smuggling, fraud, transporting stolen good and using counterfeit currency. Here’s a look at his rap sheet when the...
- 3/31/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Beam them up Scotty, or whoever is doing the beaming on the Star Trek: Discovery TV show on CBS All Access. The newest iteration of the Star Trek TV show franchise has chosen a captain to helm the Starship Discovery. Actor Jason Isaacs has been cast as Captain Lorca. The Starfleet has taken on some more personnel, too. Mary Wiseman will play Tilly, a senior Starfleet Academy Cadet.The Star Trek: Discovery cast also includes: Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Michelle Yeoh, James Frain, Chris Obi, Shazad Latif, Mary Chieffo, Terry Serpico, Maulik Pancholy, and Sam Vartholomeos. Learn more from this CBS All Access press release.Read More…...
- 3/8/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“Star Trek: Discovery” has found its captain. The CBS series has cast “The Oa” star Jason Isaacs to play Captain Lorca, the chief of the Starship Discovery, opposite Sonequa Martin-Green, who plays the lead role of Lt. Cmdr. Rainsford. Mary Wiseman (“Longmire”) has also joined the cast, in the role of Tilly.
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“Star Trek,” one of the most iconic and influential television franchises, returns to television 50 years after it first premiered. Production on the first season of the CBS All Access series began in January in Toronto. The series will feature a new ship, new characters and new missions. Isaacs and Wiseman join a cast that includes Doug Jones as Lt. Saru, Michelle Yeoh as Captain Georgiou, Anthony Rapp as Lt. Stamets, Maulik Pancholy as Dr. Nambue, Terry Serpico as Admiral Anderson, and Sam Vartholomeos as Ensign Connor.
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“Star Trek,” one of the most iconic and influential television franchises, returns to television 50 years after it first premiered. Production on the first season of the CBS All Access series began in January in Toronto. The series will feature a new ship, new characters and new missions. Isaacs and Wiseman join a cast that includes Doug Jones as Lt. Saru, Michelle Yeoh as Captain Georgiou, Anthony Rapp as Lt. Stamets, Maulik Pancholy as Dr. Nambue, Terry Serpico as Admiral Anderson, and Sam Vartholomeos as Ensign Connor.
- 3/7/2017
- by Yoselin Acevedo
- Indiewire
The U.S.S. Discovery has today welcomed aboard former Harry Potter alum Jason Isaacs for CBS’ upcoming Star Trek: Discovery series. He’ll play Captain Lorca, the captain of the show’s main Federation starship.
Isaacs may be the captain, but he’s not necessarily the focus of CBS’ freshman drama; instead, that onus falls on The Walking Dead’s Sonequa Martin-Green, who signed on to play Lorca’s Number One, Lieutenant Commander Rainsford, late last year. Juggling two high-profiles roles across Discovery and AMC’s flagship zombie series has raised concerns that Martin-Green will be forced to bow out of the latter show, but at least for the time being, the actress remains committed to both. Isaacs, meanwhile, recently made a foray onto the small screen for Netflix sci-fi drama The Oa.
Joining Isaacs and Sonequa Martin-Green on deck for Star Trek: Discovery are Doug Jones (Crimson Peak,...
Isaacs may be the captain, but he’s not necessarily the focus of CBS’ freshman drama; instead, that onus falls on The Walking Dead’s Sonequa Martin-Green, who signed on to play Lorca’s Number One, Lieutenant Commander Rainsford, late last year. Juggling two high-profiles roles across Discovery and AMC’s flagship zombie series has raised concerns that Martin-Green will be forced to bow out of the latter show, but at least for the time being, the actress remains committed to both. Isaacs, meanwhile, recently made a foray onto the small screen for Netflix sci-fi drama The Oa.
Joining Isaacs and Sonequa Martin-Green on deck for Star Trek: Discovery are Doug Jones (Crimson Peak,...
- 3/7/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
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