Star Trek: Discovery Was Always Going To Focus On Women Of Color

Going boldly where no one has gone before is part and parcel of Star Trek‘s DNA.

It’s the same innovative, envelope-pushing attitude that has shaped this franchise from the very beginning, so when the Powers That Be over at CBS approached Alex Kurtzman about potentially creating a new Trek series, he had but one idea in mind: to build that story around a female woman of color who would later become the Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) we know and revere.

All of this (and more!) was discussed when Vanity Fair caught up with Kurtzman and CBS All Access’ executive vice president of original content Julie McNamara to discuss all things Star Trek: Discovery, and what the future holds for the trailblazing series. But first, McNamara touched base on the importance of reflecting the culture of our times.

Turns out this desire to cast women of color in Star Trek: Discovery stretched far beyond the lead role, as Alex Kurtzman recalled the moment when the character of Michael Burnham began to take shape. Not only that, but casting on Discovery‘s first season really kicked into gear on the morning that Donald Trump was elected as President of the United States – an event that only cemented Kurtzman’s desire to create a more inclusive TV show.

Via Vanity Fair:

Season 3 of Star Trek: Discovery has been penciled in for launch via CBS All Access early next year. And it promises to be another wildly entertaining journey into the far reaches of space, where Michael Burnham must confront old friends and new enemies.

Source: Vanity Fair

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