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Andy Weir apologized to Star Trek showrunner Alex Kurtzman after saying on a podcast that many Trek series are "shit." He said his comments were taken out of context and meant to be funny, and he praised Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks. Weir also revealed he had pitched a Star Trek show and offered to discuss the matter further, calling Kurtzman a nice person in the process.
Andy Weir apologized for remarks calling most of the new Star Trek shows 'shit,' saying the quotes were taken out of context; he revealed Paramount rejected his Trek pitch and noted he does like some Trek series, including Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks, while other entries he found less appealing; following the backlash, he offered to speak with Alex Kurtzman privately and said he plans to return to writing novels.
Project Hail Mary author Andy Weir apologized to Star Trek producer Alex Kurtzman after telling the Critical Drinking podcast that most of the newer Trek series are “shit.” He said his comments were meant as humor, revealed he’d pitched a Star Trek show and spoke with Kurtzman in a Zoom call; he praised Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks but criticized the rest. Kurtzman publicly accepted the apology in a Facebook post, and Weir noted his bluntness is part of his persona and that he’ll soon return to writing novels.
Andy Weir shared mixed thoughts on modern Star Trek on the Critical Drinker podcast, praising Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks while signaling dislike for most other entries; he also recalled pitching a Trek show to Paramount, criticized showrunner Alex Kurtzman (describing some of the new Trek as weak), and attributed Project Hail Mary’s success to studio trust in its creatives.
Andy Weir, author of Project Hail Mary, apologized to Star Trek showrunner Alex Kurtzman after a viral clip in which he criticized Paramount+ Trek shows as “shit.” In an open letter, Weir said his remarks were intended as humor and were taken out of context, emphasized that Kurtzman is a nice person, and said he does like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks. He also revealed he once pitched a Trek show that was rejected and offered to discuss the matter further, while Don Winslow urged him to apologize.
Author Andy Weir apologized publicly to Star Trek executive Alex Kurtzman after remarks on the Critical Drinker podcast criticizing Star Trek shows and stating his pitch to Paramount was rejected; he called the comments disrespectful, said they were taken out of context, and offered to discuss the matter in real time, stressing he respects Kurtzman.
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.
Crime novelist Don Winslow criticized Andy Weir after Weir claimed to have pitched a Star Trek show to Paramount and said some current Trek series are weak; Winslow responded on social media defending writers and praising Alex Kurtzman as a visionary. The piece notes Weir’s comments come as Paramount’s Trek expansion continues, with Starfleet Academy ending after its second season and Strange New Worlds wrapping, and Deadline seeking comment from involved parties.
Project Hail Mary has grossed over $300 million worldwide, becoming Amazon MGM’s highest‑grossing film to date and surpassing the previous in‑house record set by Creed III. The Ryan Gosling–led adaptation, based on Andy Weir’s 2021 novel, appears as Amazon/MGM expands its theatrical slate after the 2022 $8.5 billion MGM acquisition.
Andy Weir, author of Project Hail Mary, revealed on a podcast that Paramount rejected his Star Trek pitch and he criticized contemporary Star Trek as lacking, noting he participated in a Zoom with showrunners and that Starfleet Academy is ending; Paramount+ Trek projects are currently paused, and comments from Paramount were sought as Kurtzman’s future with the franchise looms.
Bestselling author Andy Weir says Paramount rejected his Star Trek pitch and he criticized contemporary Trek shows on the Critical Drinker podcast; he also recounted pitching a Trek series that Paramount declined and commented on Starfleet Academy's cancellation, while noting his mixed feelings about the current Trek lineup and praising some entries like Strange New Worlds.
The Hollywood Reporter notes that a Project Hail Mary sequel isn’t ruled out—author Andy Weir is considering a second book and Amazon MGM Studios, led by Gosling’s team, is positioned to pursue a follow-up, though no formal talks have begun. Any sequel would depend on Weir’s ideas, but the film’s strong box office and MGM’s expanded global footprint boost the case for a potential franchise, with Artemis potentially explored as a follow-up concept if the project moves forward.
Author Andy Weir says the movie adaptation of Project Hail Mary improves his story by dropping the book’s coma-gene subplot and instead relies on Ryland Grace’s knowledge and being the last survivor to land him on the ship, preserving immediacy without the contrived science.
Andy Weir explains that when writing a novel he avoids thinking about film adaptations, focusing instead on the reader’s experience and the unique possibilities of the written word; his producer role on Project Hail Mary provides film insight, but he believes the story’s humanity and big ideas are best conveyed on the page, a view echoed by screenwriter Drew Goddard who argues those themes translate to cinema through soul and emotion rather than mere spectacle.
Project Hail Mary opened with about $80.5 million domestic and $60.4 million overseas (roughly $140.9 million worldwide), marking Amazon MGM’s biggest theatrical debut and signaling a potential turning point for its cinema ambitions, boosted by strong reviews and audience buzz; with little wide release competition until Mario Galaxy, the film underpins a robust 2026 slate amid earlier Amazon flops.