Rebecca Romijn (The Librarians, X-Men) has been cast as Number One as announced at the Comic-Con panel. Additional teases from the panel include Hugh Culber's return, the possibility of seeing Lorca again, Spock being introduced into the Discovery world and a 4 Short Treks, 10-15 minute shorts to help bridge the hiatus until Season 2 returns early next year.
Just call me “Number One!” Honored to play such an iconic character in #StarTrek Canon originally played by the First Lady of Star Trek, Majel Barrett-Roddeberry! #StarTrekDiscovery pic.twitter.com/rdpWOxBYAk
— Rebecca Romijn (@RebeccaRomijn) July 20, 2018
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – July 20, 2018 – Today at Comic-Con International, “Star Trek” fans were provided a sneak peek at the highly anticipated season two premiere episode of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY during the series’ Hall H panel with cast and executive producers. The second season is slated to return to CBS All Access in early 2019.
STAR TREK: DISCOVERY co-creator and executive producer Alex Kurtzman, who directed the season two premiere, also announced at today’s panel the plan for STAR TREK: SHORT TREKS. The four SHORT TREKS episodes will roll out monthly beginning this fall, and will be stand-alone stories, each running approximately 10-15 minutes. Each short will be an opportunity for deeper storytelling and exploration of key characters and themes which fit into STAR TREK: DISCOVERY and the expanding “Star Trek” universe.
Rainn Wilson will return to play Harry Mudd in a short he will also direct, and Aldis Hodge will star in another as Craft, a man who finds himself the only human on board a deserted ship. Additional episodes include a deep dive into Saru’s (Doug Jones) backstory as the first Kelpien to join Starfleet, and Tilly’s (Mary Wiseman) journey aboard the U.S.S. Discovery and her friendship with an unlikely partner.
“There is no shortage of compelling stories to tell in the ‘Star Trek’ universe that inspire, entertain, and either challenge our preconceived ideas or affirm long held beliefs, and we are excited to broaden the universe already with SHORT TREKS,” said Kurtzman. “Each episode will deliver closed-ended stories while revealing clues about what’s to come on in future STAR TREK: DISCOVERY episodes. They’ll also introduce audiences to new characters who may inhabit the larger world of ‘Star Trek.’”
"We're going to meet the original Number One in season 2." @ansonmount lets slip it's @RebeccaRomijn! 💫 #SDCC2018 #StarTrekDiscovery
— Star Trek: Discovery (@startrekcbs) July 20, 2018
The Executive Officer: Never referred to as anything but “Number One”, this officer is female. Almost mysteriously female, in fact – slim and dark in a Nile Valley way, age uncertain, one of those women who will always look the same between years twenty and fifty.
An extraordinarily efficient officer, “Number One” enjoys playing it expressionless, cool – is probably Robert April’s superior in detailed knowledge of the equipment, departments, and personnel aboard the vessel. When Captain April leaves the craft, “Number One” moves up to Acting Captain.
"Yes, there definitely will be. We're syncing up with canon this year - so you'll see quite a few" #AlexKurtzman responding to a fan's question about any #StarTrek easter eggs #StarTrekDiscovery #SDCC
— Star Trek (@StarTrek) July 20, 2018
In regards to #StarTrekDiscovery's ties to Star Trek canon, Alex Kurtzman says, "You will get those answers next season, guaranteed. You're just not going to get them the way you expect them." #SDCC2018
— Star Trek: Discovery (@startrekcbs) July 20, 2018
"He wants to see Burnham again, but he's got to find a way back. He's going to struggle to find his place in the universe." -@shazad on Ash Tyler's story arc in season 2 #SDCC2018 #StarTrekDiscovery
— Star Trek: Discovery (@startrekcbs) July 20, 2018
"She's trying to be the best chancellor she can be of this patriarchal Klingon empire. She's doing her best to uphold T'Kuvma's mission." -@marythechief on L'Rell in Season 2 #SDCC2018 #StarTrekDiscovery
— Star Trek: Discovery (@startrekcbs) July 20, 2018
"Universality is something that has to be fought for. You have to stretch for it and you have to make it happen. We see diversity in all its forms. It's such a privilege for me to play and be surrounded by strong women." -@SonequaMG #SDCC2018
— Star Trek: Discovery (@startrekcbs) July 20, 2018
"We get to visit Saru's home planet this year. Who's the prey? Who's the predator? All these questions will come into play..." -@actordougjones #SDCC2018 #StarTrekDiscovery
— Star Trek: Discovery (@startrekcbs) July 20, 2018
In response to classic Star Trek tropes, @albinokid says: "There's fun stuff about red shirts this year that I think you'll like." 😉 #SDCC2018 #StarTrekDiscovery
— Star Trek: Discovery (@startrekcbs) July 20, 2018
Audience question: "Will Captain Lorca be returning?" Alex Kurtzman says "maybe." #SDCC2018 #StarTrekDiscovery
— Star Trek: Discovery (@startrekcbs) July 20, 2018
Is Spock coming? 🖖 "I can tell you that, yes, you will be seeing Spock this season." -Alex Kurtzman #SDCC2018 #StarTrekDiscovery
— Star Trek: Discovery (@startrekcbs) July 20, 2018
.@TigNotaro asks: "Will we see a reunited Culber and Stamets?" @wcruz73 reveals "This is a chapter in an epic love story. 🌈 ❤️ I'll be back, but I won't be telling you how yet." #SDCC2018
— Star Trek: Discovery (@startrekcbs) July 20, 2018
