Andy Weir’s Trek Pitch Rejected; He Slams Modern Star Trek

Andy Weir says Paramount rejected his Star Trek pitch and, on the Critical Drinker podcast, blasted today’s Star Trek while noting his appreciation for Strange New Worlds. He recalls pitching the idea in a Zoom session with Trek showrunners and Alex Kurtzman, and makes clear he dislikes the franchise’s current emphasis on social commentary. The remarks come amid the ongoing success of his novel Project Hail Mary and a broader discussion of Trek’s direction.