It’s official: WWE Superstar Becky Lynch has joined the cast of the upcoming Star Trek franchise, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. The former WWE Women’s World Champion, who has been away from programming for over 6 months, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share her latest adventure.
Paramount+’s new Star Trek series will focus on the coming of age of a team of young cadets. Lynch’s role has yet to be revealed, but she will join Sandro Rosta, Cary Brooks, Bella Shepard, George Hawkins, Kareem Diane and Zoe Steiner, plus Oscar winner Holly Hunter will join the cast as The Captain and Chancellor.
“You know, when you’re already a world champion, there’s really only one place to go and that’s the stars.“, he said in a video shot for this occasion. “I am pleased to announce that I am joining Star Trek: Starfleet Academy as a member of the Bridge Crew.“
He continued: “It was an incredible experience playing alongside a simply spectacular cast and crew, and I can’t wait for you all to experience it when it comes out on Paramount+.“
He concluded with a volcanic salutation, saying, “Oh, long life and prosperity!“
Not your average Starfleet officer! I’m joining season one @StarTrek: Starfleet Academy is on @ParamountPlus. pic.twitter.com/GlCCttnCIO
— Rebecca Quinn (@BeckyLynchWWE) December 16, 2024
Although the release date has not yet been set Star Trek: Starfleet AcademyIt was previously known that the series has already been renewed for the 2nd season. Some familiar Star Trek faces will also return to reprise their roles, including Tig Notaro (Star Trek: Discovery), Robert Picardo (Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek). : Prodigy), Oded Fehr (Star Trek: Discovery) and Mary Wiseman (Star Trek: Discovery). Paul Giamatti and Gina Yashir will also appear in the series as recurring guests.
According to the official content, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will follow”The adventures of a new class of Starfleet Academy cadets as they end up in one of the most legendary places in the galaxy. The series will introduce viewers to this young group as they come together to pursue a shared dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eye of their instructors, they discover the demands of their training, budding friendships, explosive rivalries, first loves, and a new enemy that threatens the Academy and the Federation itself.“
So Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will be available on Paramount+ in 2025.
Source: Allocine

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