Bryan Fuller, who launched his career writing forStar Trek: Deep Space Nineand Star Trek: Voyager, will return to the television franchise as co-creator and executive producer of the new CBSStar Trekseries. As previously announced, the new series, produced by CBS Television Studios, will launch with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network in early 2017. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and livestreaming service.
The newStar Trekseries marks the firstoriginal seriesdeveloped for CBS All Access. The next chapter of theStar Trekfranchise will also be distributed concurrently for television and multiple platforms around the world by CBS Studios International. Here’s whatBryan Fullerhad to say in a statement about joining this new series.
“My very first experience ofStar Trekis my oldest brother turning off all the lights in the house and flying his model of a D7 Class Klingon Battle Cruiser through the darkened halls. Before seeing a frame of the television series, theStar Trekuniverse lit my imagination on fire. It is without exaggeration a dream come true to be crafting a brand-new iteration ofStar Trekwith fellow franchise alumAlex Kurtzmanand boldly going where noStar Trekseries has gone before.”
Recently,Fullerserved as executive producer and writer on NBC’sHannibal, based on the characters from the bookRed Dragonby Thomas Harris. He got his start writingStar Trek: Deep Space Nine, followed by Star Trek: Voyager where he worked his way from freelance writer to staff writer to co-producer.Fullerwent on to create the critically acclaimed series Dead Like Me and Wonderfalls. Also, he served as writer and co-executive producer on the first season ofHeroes, before leaving to create the Emmy Award-winningPushing Daisies.Fulleris currently executive producing along with partnerMichael Greenan adaptation ofNeil Gaiman’s novelAmerican Godsfor the Starz network. Here’s whatAlex Kurtzmanhad to say in his statement.
“BringingStar Trekback to television means returning it to its roots, and for years those roots flourished under Bryan’s devoted care. His encyclopedic knowledge ofTrekcanon is surpassed only by his love forGene Roddenberry’s optimistic future, a vision that continues to guide us as we explore strange new worlds.”
This year marks the 50th anniversary ofStar Trek, one of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time. The originalStar Trek, created byGene Roddenberry, spawned a dozen feature films and five successful television series. Half a century later, theStar Trektelevision series are licensed on a variety of different platforms in more than 190 countries, and the franchise still generates more than 1 billion social media impressions every month. Here’s whatDavid Stapf, President, CBS Television Studios, had to say in his statement.
“For the past 50 years,Star Trekhas been a groundbreaking franchise that not only changed the landscape of television, but made a significant impact on pop culture. When we began discussions about the series returning to television, we immediately knew that Bryan Fuller would be the ideal person to work alongsideAlex Kurtzmanto create a fresh and authentic take on this classic and timeless series. Bryan is not only an extremely gifted writer, but a genuine fan ofStar Trek. Having someone at the helm with his gravitas who also understands and appreciates the significance of the franchise and the worldwide fan base was essential to us.”
