Star Trek: Strange New Worldsseason 4 has started filming as the first behind-the-scenes photo of the upcoming episodes of the show has been released. Season 4 was confirmed in April 2024, during production ofStar Trek: Strange New Worldsseason 3, which is set to air at some point later this year. While a release date has yet to be confirmed for season 3, its early renewal for even more episodes emphasizes how the show has become a mainstay for the sprawling sci-fi franchise.
Now, the officialStar TrekInstagram account has released abehind-the-scenes image ofStar Trek: Strange New Worldsseason 4 as filming for the upcoming episodes begins. The photo sees Anson Mount as Christopher Pike, Ethan Peck as Spock, and Celia Rose Gooding as Nyota Uhura on the set of the USSEnterprise, with Mount holding a clapboard. The trio look into the camera while a display on a screen behind them showcases theEnterprise. Check out the image below:
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Core Characters Will Maintain Their Roles
The behind-the-scenes photo of season 4 confirms thecast ofStar Trek: Strange New Worldswon’t be changing much after season 3.Captain Pike, Spock, and Uhura are some of the show’s most central characters, something that doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon. While season 3’s release window has yet to be confirmed, both upcoming installments will be 10 episodes long. This newest image promises its lead characters will remain the focus of these new journeys, even though it’s unclear what they’ll be.
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With season 4 going into production before season 3 has even come out,it seems Paramount is focusing on expanding theStar Trekfranchise with familiar series. This will also include theupcomingStarfleet Academyseries, which takes place in the 32nd century as explored inStar Trek: Discovery. WithStrange New Worldsseason 4 starting filming already, it looks like a multi-year plan is in place for the sci-fi series, which will no doubt continue expanding as its status as a Paramount+ tentpole continues.
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High Expectations For The Star Trek Show
After thenegative reviews forStar Trek: Section 31earlier this year,Star Trek: Strange New Worldshas to impress if it’s to justify getting renewed for season 4 so early. With episodes already going into production, that expectation grows even higher, with the series having to maintain its high quality, even without knowing what the response to season 3 will be. Luckily, the show’s positive reception so far means its early production is likely justified, and will continue its strong streak of recapturing the franchise’s classic era.
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