Star Trek Will Release a Podcast Following Khan on Ceti Alpha V

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan got here out in 1982. Now, 40 years later, its writer-director, Nicholas Meyer, returns to Star Trek to inform the story of Khan and his followers on Ceti Alpha—earlier than the occasions of the movie—in Star Trek’s first scripted podcast. Meyer introduced the podcast alongside Paramount+’s Star Trek Day. Alex Kurtzman, Aaron Baiers, Trevor Roth, and Rod Roddenberry will function govt producers.

According to a press launch, the story will “examine what happened in the years after Captain Kirk left Khan on the untamed world of Ceti Alpha V.” In basic Trek lore, Khan is a genetically enhanced superhuman who, within the ‘90s, briefly ruled over much of the Earth. He blames Kirk for the death of his wife and sets off on a quest for revenge.

“Nick made the definitive Trek movie when he made Wrath, and we’ve all been standing in its shadow since,” Kurtzman mentioned in a press launch. “Forty years have offered him a lot of perspective on these extraordinary characters and the way they’ve impacted generations of fans. Now he’s come up with something as surprising, gripping and emotional as the original, and it’s a real honor to be able to let him tell the next chapter in this story exactly the way he wants to.”

Additionally, Star Trek: The Pod Directive has been renewed for a 3rd season. The in-depth interview present presents unparalleled entry to Star Trek luminaries, celeb super-fans, and behind-the-scenes artistic professionals. It’s hosted by Tawny Newsome (Star Trek: Lower Decks) and Paul F. Tompkins.

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