Andy Weir Still Hopes His ‘Project Hail Mary’ Success Will Land Him a Star Trek Series

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“He is a nice guy. But they didn’t accept my pitch so, you know, fuck ’em.”

Andy Weir on the Critical Drinker podcast

In that same appearance, Weir lambasted the current run of Paramount shows — led by Kurtzman — calling them “shit,” before later walking back his language and apologizing to Kurtzman on Facebook. The exchange underscored how passionately the author follows the franchise he hopes one day to help shape.

The Curious Case of “Star Star”

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Beyond the pitch itself, Weir also revealed an idea for a Star Trek/Star Wars crossover he affectionately dubbed “Star Star.” The concept leans fully into fan-service spectacle: in his version, Spock becomes a Force ghost after dying in The Wrath of Khan, Sulu gains Jedi abilities, and McCoy entirely heals Darth Vader’s body. While clearly offered as a joke, the pitch illustrates how deeply Weir has engaged with both universes.

The Future of Star Trek on Television

Weir’s ambitions arrive at a pivotal moment for the franchise’s screen presence. Both Starfleet Academy and its counterpart are set to end sometime in 2027, after which there will be no Star Trek shows on television for the first time since Discovery began airing in 20