A new series in development is going where noStar Trekshow has gone before into live-action comedy.
The project comes from the studio behind theStar Trekuniverse, CBS Studios, where Kurtzmans Secret Hideout is based.
This marks Simiens firstStar Trekinvolvement though he has been a longtime vocal fan of the franchise.

Justin Simien & Tawny Newsomephoto: Sarah Coulter/Paramount+
He previously created, executive produced and directed the comedy-drama seriesDear White Peopleand directed the recentHaunted Mansionfeature.
