Everything We Know So Far About Strange New Worlds, Including Premiere News
Star Trek fans have had a lot to celebrate in the last few years. Along with the introduction of Star Trek: Discovery, a brand-new series introducing audiences to new characters and new worlds, the Star Trek universe has expanded even further with two animated series and a return to an old favorite character in a new series. Paramount+ is about to launch yet another series called Strange New Worlds. Strange New Worlds follows the escapades of Capt. Christopher Pike—Kirk's predecessor—and his adventures on board the U.S.S. Enterprise. Here's what we know so far about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
What is Star Trek: Strange New Worlds about?
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds takes place in the pre-James T. Kirk era when Capt. Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) manned the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise. With his Number One (Rebecca Romijn) and Vulcan Science Officer Spock (Ethan Peck) at his side, Pike and the Enterprise will explore new worlds around the galaxy.
The three characters previously appeared in season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery.
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When is the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds release date?
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premiered on Thursday, May 5 on Paramount+.
When is the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds finale?
The 10-episode season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds runs through July 7, when the final new episode drops on Paramount+.
Who's in the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds cast?
Anson Mount (Capt. Christopher Pike)
Captain Pike is the immediate predecessor to Capt. James T. Kirk on the Enterprise. The character has been played by four actors so far. Jeffrey Hunter originated the role in the pilot episode, but after the pilot was rejected he withdrew from the series and the show was reimagined with Kirk at the helm instead. Within the original series, Sean Kenney plays an older Pike with the show using footage from the unaired pilot as archival footage of the character. In the recent Star Trek film by J.J. Abrams and Justin Lin, Bruce Greenwood plays Pike and is mentor to a young James Kirk (Chris Pine).
Mount is probably best known for his role as Cullen Bohannon on AMC's Hell on Wheels. He also starred in the short-lived Marvel series, Inhumans and has appeared on Dollhouse, Law & Order, Lost and Smallville. When asked about being cast as Captain Pike, Mount said, "I just never thought I would end up captaining the Enterprise. Every single day I'm on the set—I'm not exaggerating—is both disbelief and a feeling of tremendous gratitude."
Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @ansonmount.
Rebecca Romijn (Number One)
Number One's real name is Una Chin-Riley and was first portrayed by Majel Barrett, who was Gene Roddenberry's second wife. She also portrayed Lwaxana Troi, the mother of Counselor Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis) on Star Trek: The Next Generation. She was also the voice of the ship's computer from the franchise's premiere until 2009 (Barrett died in 2008).
Romijn made her start as a model—with Cosmopolitan and Sports Illustrated covers and Tommy Hilfiger and Victoria's Secret ads in her portfolio—before delving into acting. In recent years, Romijn has been a part of several successful franchises including the X-Men films and television shows like Ugly Betty, Eastwick and The Librarians.
Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @rebeccaromijn.
Ethan Peck (Lieutenant Spock)
Ethan Peck takes on the iconic role of Vulcan Starfleet Officer Spock. The role of Spock was originated by Leonard Nimoy in the original Star Trek series back in the 1960s and Peck plays a younger version of the character—in his pre-Kirk days on the Enterprise.
Peck is the grandson of legendary actor Gregory Peck (To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday). He previously starred as Patrick Verona in the ABC Family television series, 10 Things I Hate About You, based on the film of the same name which starred Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @ethangpeck.
Celia Rose Gooding (Cadet Nyota Uhura)
Nyota Uhura is only cadet in this series, but as we all know she later becomes a Lieutenant Commander. Nichelle Nichols originated the role in the originate Star Trek series and Zoe Saldana played Uhura in the reboot films helmed by J.J. Abrams and later Justin Lin.
Gooding became interested in acting after seeing her mother, LaChanze win a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for The Color Purple. She got her professional acting start in Jagged Little Pill, the musical where she originated the role of Frankie Healy and was nominated for a Tony for Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical. She won a Grammy for Best Musical Theater album for Jagged Little Pill in 2021.
Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @celiargooding.
Paul Wesley (James T. Kirk)
Wesley joins the cast in season 2 as the iconic character, James T. Kirk, made famous by William Shatner in the original series and later by Chris Pine in the recent feature films.
Wesley is best known for his role as Stefan Salvatore on The Vampire Diaries.
Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @paulwesley
Pictured: Jess Bush as Chapel of the Paramount original series STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS. Photo Cr: Marni Grossman/Paramount ©2022 ViacomCBS. All Rights Reserved.
Jess Bush (Nurse Christine Chapel)
Nurse Chapel, the ship's medic, was originally played by Majel Barrett in the original Star Trek series.
Bush, an Australian, got her start as a contestant on Australia's Next Top Model. She previously starred in Playing for Keeps, a television series about the wives of Australian Rules footballers.
Follow Bush on Instagram @onejessa.
Pictured: Christina Chong as La’an of the Paramount original series STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS. Photo Cr: Marni Grossman/Paramount ©2022 ViacomCBS. All Rights Reserved.
Christina Chong (La'an Noonien-Singh)
Lieutenant Noonien-Singh is the Enterprise's Chief of Security and is related to Khan (played by Ricardo Montalban in the original series and in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan). Benedict Cumberbatch took on the role in the 2013 film, Star Trek Into the Darkness.
Chong has starred in several TV series and mini-series including Line of Duty, Bulletproof, and 24: Live Another Day. She has guest starred on such shows as Whitechapel, Black Mirror, and Doctor Who.
Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @chrissychong.
Pictured: Babs Olusanmokun as M’Benga of the Paramount original series STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS. Photo Cr: Marni Grossman/Paramount ©2022 ViacomCBS. All Rights Reserved.
Babs Olusanmokun (Dr. M'Benga)
Dr. M'Benga was played by Booker Bradshaw in the original series. The history for the character shows he served under both Christopher Pike and James T. Kirk.
Olusanmokun most recently starred in Dune and has guest starred on Black Mirror, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Sneaky Pete. He is a competitive third degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Follow Babs on Instagram @wayofbabs.
Pictured: Melissa Navia as Ortegas of the Paramount original series STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS. Photo Cr: Marni Grossman/Paramount ©2022 ViacomCBS. All Rights Reserved.
Melissa Navia (Lt. Erica Ortegas)
Ortegas is the ship's pilot and quickly proves her mettle.
Navia has made appearances on Bull, New Amsterdam, and Billions.
Follow Melissa on Twitter @melissacnavia and on Instagram @mcnavia.
Bruce Horak (Hemmer)
Hemmer is the ship's engineer. An Aenar, Hemmer is blind, as is all of his species. Horak is the first blind actor to appear on Star Trek.
Follow Horak on Twitter and Instagram @brucehorak.
Is there an official trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds?
Yes! Paramount+ recently released this teaser trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.