“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Season 2 announces its inclusion of a crossover with “Star Trek: Lower Decks”

Get ready for an extraordinary crossover event in Season 2 of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” as the epic episode comes to life!

Paramount+ has just made an exciting announcement: Star Trek universes are set to converge in a momentous crossover event in the upcoming second season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The stars from Paramount+’s animated comedy series, Star Trek: Lower Decks, will make appearances in this highly anticipated crossover.

During a Star Trek universe panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Anson Mount, who stars in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, shared an exciting revelation. Tawny Newsome and Jack Quaid from Star Trek: Lower Decks unexpectedly joined Mount’s portion of the panel, creating an unexpected crossover moment within the Star Trek franchise.

Prepare for a unique and thrilling crossover episode that brings together both live-action and animation elements. Fans will be delighted to witness the appearance of Ensign Beckett Mariner, voiced by Tawny Newsome, and Ensign Brad Boimler, voiced by Jack Quaid, from Star Trek: Lower Decks, as they join the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in the upcoming Season 2 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Adding to the excitement, the episode will be directed by Jonathan Frakes, a renowned actor and director known for his involvement in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds takes us back to the era when Captain Christopher Pike commanded the U.S.S. Enterprise. This captivating series brings together beloved characters from Season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery, including Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One, and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock. Set before Captain Kirk’s time on the U.S.S. Enterprise, the show follows Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock, and Number One as they embark on exciting explorations of new worlds throughout the galaxy.

The cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds also includes talented actors like Jess Bush in the role of Nurse Christine Chapel, Christina Chong as La’An Noonien-Singh, Celia Rose Gooding portraying Cadet Nyota Uhura, Melissa Navia as Lt. Erica Ortegas, and Babs Olusanmokun as Dr. M’Benga. These remarkable performers contribute to the rich ensemble of the series, bringing their unique characters to life.

The production of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is a collaborative effort between CBS Studios, Secret Hideout, and Roddenberry Entertainment. Leading the series are co-showrunners Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers. Alongside them, a talented team of executive producers contributes to the show’s creative vision, including Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, Jenny Lumet, Heather Kadin, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, and Aaron Baiers. Together, they bring their expertise to ensure the success of the series.

The production of Star Trek: Lower Decks is a collaboration involving CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, the animation arm of CBS Studios, Secret Hideout, and Roddenberry Entertainment. The executive producers responsible for the show’s development include Alex Kurtzman from Secret Hideout, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth from Roddenberry Entertainment, Katie Krentz from 219 Productions, and Heather Kadin. Additionally, the creator and showrunner, Mike McMahan, also serves as an executive producer. Aaron Baiers from Secret Hideout, who played a crucial role in bringing McMahan to the project, is also an executive producer. The series benefits from the talents of Titmouse, an Emmy Award-winning independent animation production company, serving as the animation studio.

You can currently stream Season 1 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, which premiered earlier this year to widespread critical acclaim.

Mark your calendars for the return of Season 3 of Star Trek: Lower Decks, scheduled for Thursday, August 25!