"I pitched a Star Trek show to Paramount, and I was in Zoom with the showrunners... I don't like a lot of the new Trek... those shows are shit."
"I put no politics or social commentary into my stories at all... it's always bothered me that there is a presumed 'responsibility' within Star Trek shows to talk about social issues."
Project Hail Mary has been a box office success, showcasing Ryan Gosling's ability to lead a non-franchise film. Andy Weir, the author of the source material, criticized modern Star Trek, particularly the divisive Starfleet Academy series. He expressed disappointment over his pitch being rejected by Paramount, labeling the new Trek shows as unsatisfactory. Weir previously stated his preference for science fiction without political commentary, which has sparked backlash, prompting him to issue an apology on social media to address the controversy.
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