Again in August, /Movie reported on the story that Scott Bakula was eager to reprise the position of Captain Jonathan Archer, the position 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, they usually admitted that it was all based mostly on one screenshot from the “Enterprise” sequence. It appears that evidently, 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 may see that he served as President beginning within the yr 2184. And if Archer had been president, absolutely there are some attention-grabbing tales to be informed. The concept of “Star Trek: United,” then, was that it could be a sci-fi model of “The West Wing.” Not a foul elevator pitch.
Sussman is the one one who has gone on document about the opportunity of “Star Trek: United,” nonetheless. He famous that the sequence would probably be extra mature and fewer action-oriented than a number of the more moderen “Star Trek” reveals, and that it could lastly handle the small print of the Romulan Battle, 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,” nonetheless, remained within the “would not this be cool?” part and has not been correctly pitched, a lot much less greenlit.
Scott Bakula just lately appeared on “At the 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 had 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 desires to, however there’s nothing within the pipeline. He is aware of in regards to the rumors, in fact, however he would moderately see Trekkies take pleasure in and unfold the rumors. In his phrases:
“In fact, I might like to do extra [‘Star Trek’], however I am unable to clear up any rumors as a result of I did not begin them. They usually’re not planted. They’re simply … Folks speak about stuff. […] ‘Star Trek’ followers are spectacular, and ardent, and dependable. It is enjoyable to be round them. They usually’re working with one thing, a bit of piece of knowledge that went out, they usually’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 keen to see extra “Star Trek” within the close to future, nobody is but positive what type that can take. /Movie reported that one other Kelvin movie, in Improvement Hell for a few years, has lastly died, and different rumored reveals like “Star Trek: Legacy” stay within the pipe-dream part. 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” (truly fairly wonderful) just lately completed its nine-episode run as properly.
If Paramount wants concepts for extra “Star Trek” reveals, they’re plentiful. “Star Trek: United” feels like a enjoyable concept. Additionally, name any Trekkie, they usually may need some enjoyable concepts as properly. Give me a name, Paramount. I’ve my pitch packet all prepared.
