The next major TV series in the Star Trek franchise, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, will focus on a crew of students who are not yet full Starfleet officers.
Holly Hunter's character, Captain Nahla Ake, will play a huge part in the action and has a personal stake in the story.
A new trailer revealed at New York Comic-Con 2025 provides more backstory on the cadets and their relationship with Captain Ake.
The legendary Holly Hunter is playing Captain Nahla Ake in the new series.
Author's summary: Star Trek series gets new release date.