Again in August, /Movie reported on the story that Scott Bakula was eager to reprise the function of Captain Jonathan Archer, the function he performed on “Star Trek: Enterprise” (2001 – 2005). Certainly, he even had a enjoyable pitch within the type of “Star Trek: United,” a sequence that was to observe Captain Archer after he had been elected the president of Earth. Bakula had been working with Michael Sussman, a author/producer on “Enterprise,” on their “United” concept, and so they admitted that it was all primarily based on one screenshot from the “Enterprise” sequence. Plainly, within the time-and-space-warp episode “In a Mirror Darkly,” Captain Archer’s personnel file flashed previous the display, and people with sharp eyes might see that he served as President beginning within the 12 months 2184. And if Archer have been president, absolutely there are some attention-grabbing tales to be advised. The thought of “Star Trek: United,” then, was that it will be a sci-fi model of “The West Wing.” Not a nasty elevator pitch.
Sussman is the one one who has gone on report about the potential of “Star Trek: United,” nevertheless. He famous that the sequence would doubtlessly be extra mature and fewer action-oriented than among the newer “Star Trek” exhibits, and that it will lastly deal with the small print of the Romulan Warfare, an occasion in “Star Trek” historical past that’s typically alluded to, however which has by no means been dramatized or filmed. “Star Trek: United,” nevertheless, remained within the “would not this be cool?” section and has not been correctly pitched, a lot much less greenlit.
Scott Bakula just lately appeared on “Right this moment” to debate his off-Broadway manufacturing of “The Baker’s Spouse,” and he addressed the rumors surrounding his potential return to “Star Trek.” Sadly, he confirmed that they have been simply that: rumors.
Star Trek: United continues to be only a pipe dream
When requested if he would need to reappear as Captain Archer, Bakula stated fairly plainly that he needs to, however there’s nothing within the pipeline. He is aware of concerning the rumors, after all, however he would fairly see Trekkies take pleasure in and unfold the rumors. In his phrases:
“After all, I’d like to do extra [‘Star Trek’], however I can not clear up any rumors as a result of I did not begin them. And so they’re not planted. They’re simply … Individuals discuss stuff. […] ‘Star Trek’ followers are spectacular, and ardent, and constant. It is enjoyable to be round them. And so they’re working with one thing, slightly piece of data that went out, and so they’re having a ball with it. So, take pleasure in.”
So our pleasure about Sussman’s “United” announcement is the place the sequence at the moment begins and ends. Paramount just lately merged with Skydance, and whereas the brand new management on the firm is raring to see extra “Star Trek” within the close to future, nobody is but positive what kind that can take. /Movie reported that one other Kelvin movie, in Growth Hell for a few years, has lastly died, and different rumored exhibits like “Star Trek: Legacy” stay within the pipe-dream section. As of this writing, the animated sequence “Star Trek: Scouts” is at the moment being launched on YouTube, and “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” is scheduled to debut in January of 2026. The audio drama “Star Trek: Khan” (really fairly wonderful) just lately completed its nine-episode run as nicely.
If Paramount wants concepts for extra “Star Trek” exhibits, they’re plentiful. “Star Trek: United” seems like a enjoyable concept. Additionally, name any Trekkie, and so they may need some enjoyable concepts as nicely. Give me a name, Paramount. I’ve my pitch packet all prepared.
