Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is set to embark on a more comedic journey in its second season.
According to StarTrek.com, The show creator, Myers, has expressed a desire to incorporate comedic elements in the upcoming season while emphasizing that the humor will not take away from the core sci-fi aspects of the series. Myers stated, "It never takes away from the sci-fi elements. We are making a show for human beings to watch and experience in human being ways."
During the first season, the creative team discovered the cast's exceptional comedic talent and decided to push them further in that direction for Season 2. Myers weighed in on this and said, "One of the things that we were delighted to discover was that we have a cast that's really good at comedy... They're really into it." The cast's positive response encouraged the creators to add more comedy in the new season. In an earlier interview with CBR, cast members also hinted towards a more humorous approach in the show.
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Co-showrunner Goldsman highlighted the collaborative approach taken by the creative team, "We try to be sort of shepherds rather than rulers... When you see something delightful in life, chase it. They're delightful at being charming and funny just as they are delightful at being dramatic and meaningful. Why not have all these things?"
The show's creators and cast members are thrilled about adding humor. Anson Mount, who plays Captain Christopher Pike expressed, "For me, it was a tremendous amount of fun... It's important for action, adventure, and drama to know when to not be so deliberate. Otherwise, we don't get a chance to breathe."
According to Goldsman, the decision to explore a comedic tone was driven by the remarkable comedic abilities of the cast. He explained, "One of the things that we were delighted to discover was that we have a cast that's really good at comedy... They seem to be really into it." Melissa Navia, another cast member, praised the show's ability to find a balance between light and darkness. She said, "We've managed to do that... The moments of joy are at the heart of what makes Star Trek so lovable and enduring."
He also praised the cast's flexibility and talent, which allowed the show to navigate different genres effortlessly. He added, "We try to honor The Original Series in that way, with how the show moves through genre... The flexibility of our actors, which was unexpected."
As Season 2 is already released, it promises to deliver not only a comedic shift but also bold and diverse genres, as shown in the official trailer. According to the producers, the second season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will offer a delightful blend of comedy, drama, and science fiction, further deepening the connection between fans and the beloved characters in the Star Trek universe.
Source: StarTrek.com