Stephen Colbert joins Star Trek: Starfleet Academy as Digital Dean.
Paramount+ has released the official trailer for its upcoming original series, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, set to debut with two episodes on Thursday, January 15, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. The 10-episode season will continue with new episodes every Thursday, culminating in the season finale on March 12.
Stephen Colbert Joins as “Digital Dean of Students”
In a surprise announcement, Stephen Colbert revealed that he will lend his voice to the “Digital Dean of Students,” a virtual authority figure responsible for delivering daily announcements and urgent alerts to the cadets of Starfleet Academy. Colbert shared the news in a humorous video that quickly delighted fans across the galaxy.
New Website Launches: StarfleetAcademy.com
Fans eager to join in on the fun can now explore StarfleetAcademy.com, a newly launched interactive website offering a deep dive into campus life, academics, and faculty at the fictional Academy. The site invites visitors to “enroll” and receive exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content as the series nears launch.
New York Comic Con Panel Reveals Details
The announcement was made during the Star Trek Universe panel at New York Comic Con, which featured an exclusive Starfleet Academy segment. Cast members Holly Hunter, Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins, Bella Shepard, Zoë Steiner, and Paul Giamatti joined co-showrunners and executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau for a lively conversation moderated by Happy Sad Confused host Josh Horowitz.
About Starfleet Academy
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy introduces a new generation of cadets united by a shared dream of exploration, discovery, and hope. Under the guidance of their instructors, they’ll navigate friendships, rivalries, and first loves—all while facing a mysterious enemy that threatens both the Academy and the Federation.
The ensemble cast includes Holly Hunter as the Chancellor of Starfleet Academy and cadets played by Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins, and Bella Shepard. The series also features Zoë Steiner, Tig Notaro, Robert Picardo, and guest appearances from Oded Fehr, Mary Wiseman, Gina Yashere, and Paul Giamatti.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy premieres January 15, exclusively on Paramount+.
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