Former Late Present host Stephen Colbert is formally becoming a member of the Star Trek universe within the upcoming Starfleet Academy sequence. Set within the thirty second century, the twelfth Star Trek sequence is scheduled to make its debut in 2026, with the famend comic and author additionally set to play a component after the unceremonious cancellation of his CBS speak present.
Stephen Colbert to play the Digital Dean of College students in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Throughout a digital look at Saturday’s Star Trek universe panel on the New York Comedian Con, Stephen Colbert confirmed that he’ll be voicing the Digital Dean of College students within the much-awaited Star Trek: Starfleet Academy sequence. (through Deadline)
“Of us, I’m sorry I couldn’t be with you in individual immediately, however I’m a perfectionist, and I simply didn’t have sufficient bunting for my Mugato cosplay,” the fan-favorite tv persona mentioned of his bodily absence from the occasion. He then revealed, “Nonetheless, nothing may cease me from sharing this thrilling information; I’m honored to announce that my stunning voice will probably be becoming a member of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy because the Digital Dean of College students.”
Colbert additionally entertained Star Trek followers by briefly reciting one in all his strains from the present earlier than expressing his pleasure about becoming a member of the beloved sci-fi franchise. “I’m thrilled to affix this universe that I’ve liked for therefore lengthy, and in contrast to my on-camera castmates, I’m thrilled to affix it with out having to spend 4 hours in hair and make-up every single day. I’ll see you when Starfleet Academy premieres. Till then, benefit from the Con. Dwell lengthy… and do your factor,” he famous.
Along with confirming Colbert’s half, the Saturday occasion additionally introduced the official launch date for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, together with the sequence’ first trailer. The newest venture within the long-running franchise is all set to premiere its first two episodes on Paramount+ on January 15, 2026. In the meantime, the remaining episodes will comply with a weekly launch sample on Thursdays, concluding the season’s run on March 12.
Initially reported by Apoorv Rastogi on SuperHeroHype.
