Some big news from the world of Star Trek as, during the Star Trek Universe virtual panel at New York Comic Con, it was revealed a much-loved character from the Trek pantheon is returning to the fold.
Star Trek: Voyager’s Captain Kathryn Janeway, actress Kate Mulgrew is set for Nickelodeon’s animated Star Trek: Prodigy series.
“I have invested every scintilla of my being in Captain Janeway, and I can’t wait to endow her with nuance that I never did before in Star Trek: Prodigy,” Mugrew said.
“How thrilling to be able to introduce to these young minds an idea that has elevated the world for decades. To be at the helm again is going to be deeply gratifying in a new way for me.”
Executive Producer Alex Kurtzman said: “Captain Janeway was held to a different standard than her predecessors. She was asked to embody an inhuman level of perfection in order to be accepted as ‘good enough’ by the doubters, but showed them all what it means to be truly outstanding. We can think of no better captain to inspire the next generation of dreamers on Nickelodeon, than she.”
“Kate’s portrayal of Captain Janeway is truly iconic, and has resonated with a global audience for many years,” said Ramsey Naito, President, Nickelodeon Animation. “We can’t wait to see her bring this character to life in a whole new way, while continuing to be an inspiration for both new and loyal fans.”
According to the video interview below, Janeway is the star of the series, so it seems this is not cameo but rather a full-on return for one of the federations most respected captains.
Star Trek: Prodigy,which is about a group of lawless teens who discover a derelict Starfleet ship and use it to search for adventure, meaning and salvation and it was first announced at ComicCon@Home (here). It’s set to beam down in 2021.
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