2016 has been a big year for the producer and cast of "Star Trek." Not only did the franchise celebrate its 50th anniversary, but fans of the hit sci-fi show also learned that a brand-new TV show was on its way. Star Trek: Discovery will be the latest try to boldly go where no man has gone before on the small screen, and now the latest news identifies when the show will start filming and better yet, when the new episodes will be available to watch.
The CBS All Access Series Will Film At Toronto's Pinewood Studios And Is Scheduled To Begin Airing Next Spring 2017
So far, the plot of the series has mostly been kept secret, but we do know Star Trek: Discovery stars Michelle Yeoh as the Captain of the Starship Shenzhou, a vessel that will be a big part of the show. A few other cast members have also been named, including Anthony Rapp (The Knick) and frequent Guillermo del Toro collaborator Doug Jones. Details on their roles are slowly rolling out, as it has been reported that Rapp will play Science Officer Lt. Stamets, while Jones will, unsurprisingly, take on the role of a Lt. Saru, who is a previously unseen alien in Star Trek lore.
According to CBR, set constructed for Star Trek: Discovery is wrapping up within few next month. Filming will then start soon after, likely to begin first quarter of 2017. This is all good news, as the show has already been delayed once, seeing the premiere episode pushed back from January to a spring 2017 release.
Star Trek: Discovery airs its first episode on CBS and exclusively on CBS All Access. Fans will have to subscribe to CBS All Access for as low as $5.99 a month to follow the series. Will it be a great hit for small screen as much as big screen were astonishingly beautiful? Thereafter in May 2017 so stay tuned for more Star Trek news only here in iTechpost.com
