Today many fans argue about the direction of Star Trek. Some love the fresh stories, while others feel the franchise has lost its spark. The debate grew louder after Paramount Plus stopped the series Starfleet Academy, even though a second season had already been filmed.
Andy Weir Shares His Thoughts on Modern Trek
In a recent Critical Drinker interview, the Project Hail Mary author gave his honest take. He said, “All modern science fiction has been influenced by Roddenberry Trek, except modern Trek.” While he did not coin the quote, his reaction was clear. He praised Strange New Worlds and said it is “pretty good.” He added that he did not hate Enterprise, calling it “kinda weird.” He found Lower Decks entertaining and fun. He summed up the rest of the newer shows with a blunt comment that they can go.
Weir Once Pitched His Own Star Trek Series
Ryan Gosling in outer space in “Project Hail Mary.”
Andy Weir revealed that he once sat in a Zoom call with the showrunners of the current Star Trek shows. He tried to sell them a new series idea and spent a long time talking with Alex Kurtzman. Even though he is mixed on Kurtzman’s recent work, he praised the producer as a nice person. He said he feels bad for Kurtzman, yet he also called the recent Trek shows “shit.”
Studio Interference vs Creative Freedom
Weir believes that studio interference plays a big role in big franchises like Star Trek and Star Wars. He explained that the success of Project Hail Mary came from Amazon and MGM trusting the directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. He said the studio let the creative team work without constant pressure, and that freedom helped the movie become a hit.
Why the Interview Matters
The Andy Weir Star Trek interview gives fans a rare glimpse behind the scenes. It shows how a celebrated sci‑fi writer views the current direction of a beloved franchise. It also highlights the tension between studio demands and artistic vision. Readers can watch the full interview on the Critical Drinker channel.
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Source: JoBlo
