Rick And Morty writer to helm new Star Trek animated comedy series

A new Star Trek animated comedy series is confirmed to be in production, from the lead writer of Rick And Morty, Mike McMahan.

The new series, titled Star Trek: Lower Decks, will be the first time the franchise has veered into comedy territory, and will focus on the support crew serving on one of Starfleets least important ships.

Speaking about the new CBS show (via Deadline), executive producer Alex Kurtzman said: Mike won our hearts with his first sentence: “I want to do a show about the people who put the yellow cartridge in the food replicator so a banana can come out the other end.”

[McMahans] cats name is Riker. His sons name is Sagan. The man is committed. Hes brilliantly funny and knows every inch of every Trek episode, and thats his secret sauce: he writes with the pure, joyful heart of a true fan.

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As we broaden the world of “Trek” to fans of all ages, were so excited to include Mikes extraordinary voice.

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The title of the new show harks back to an episode from Star Trek: The Next Generation in the shows seventh season.

This isnt the first time Star Trek has drifted into animated territory, with the beloved Star Trek: The Animated Series releasing in 1973.

Star Trek: Lower Deck is the third Trek show under CBS, alongside Star Trek: Discovery and a new Patrick Stewart Luc Picard series in the works.

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