Former WWE World Champion Joins Star Trek Starfleet Academy

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As a long-time Trekkie and WWE enthusiast, I am absolutely thrilled about Becky Lynch joining the cast of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy! With her charismatic personality and impressive track record, it’s not hard to imagine her taking on any challenge that comes her way – even if it means battling alien species instead of wrestling opponents in a ring.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy continues to build excitement for the new series.

This production already boasts well-known names in Hollywood such as Holly Hunter, Paul Giamatti, Tatiana Maslany, and Tig Notaro. It also has Robert Picardo returning to his role of the Doctor from Star Trek: Voyager. Now, it’s been announced that a WWE superstar will also join the team.

In a video shared to X, Becky Lynch announced:

As a world champion gamer, there’s only one direction left to explore – the cosmos! I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be joining the crew at Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, venturing into the stars alongside an extraordinary cast and team. This journey has been nothing short of incredible, and I can hardly wait for you all to witness it when it debuts on Paramount+.

What Role Will Becky Lynch Play in Starfleet?

The extent and variety of duties within this position remain unclear. Being a member of the bridge team seems to imply a less central role, similar to someone who occasionally adjusts controls on a panel or intermittently announces “Shield strength is at 20%.

Born in Ireland under the name Rebecca Quinn, but more commonly known as Lynch, she has claimed the Women’s World Championship title a total of five times within WWE. Notably, she is among only five female wrestlers to have headlined Wrestlemania, which is an annual event considered as the industry’s grandest spectacle. With her widespread popularity, Lynch stands out as one of WWE’s most celebrated personalities.

Over the past few years, Lynch has showcased her charm and humor in numerous TV and movie roles. She’s made guest appearances on shows like Billions and Young Rock, and lent her voice to the character Axehammer in Rumble. Her upcoming role in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is set to be her most significant yet, which might also account for why she’s been away from WWE for nearly a year.

What We Know About Starfleet Academy

According to Lynch’s statement, it has been confirmed that “Starfleet Academy” will only be available on Paramount+. At this moment, there is no set release date for the show. However, we do possess a brief summary or outline of the series known as the logline:

The show will present us with a youthful band of cadets who share a collective aspiration for faith and positivity. Under the scrutinizing gaze of their mentors, they’ll uncover the requirements needed to transform into Starfleet officers while dealing with burgeoning friendships, intense rivalries, first romantic entanglements, and an adversary that jeopardizes the Academy as well as the Federation itself.

The individuals responsible for overseeing this production are Noga Landau and Alex Kurtzman. If the name Alex Kurtzman sounds familiar, it’s probably because he has worked on projects like the Transformers series, Star Trek, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, the sequel to Star Trek titled Star Trek Into Darkness, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Apart from acting as the executive producer, Alex Kurtzman has been at the helm of numerous Star Trek series since 2017, including Discovery, Picard, and Strange New Worlds. Since 2018, he has overseen CBS Television Studios’ extended Star Trek universe.

Starfleet picks up directly from where Discovery left off after completing its five-season journey in May 2024. The inclusion of Lynch only heightens the excitement, as this upcoming series aims to infuse the longstanding franchise with a vibrant energy and innovative spirit.

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2024-12-17 02:38