Since its debut 1966,Star Trekhas been about boldly going forward.

And noStar Trekseries has gone further forward thanDiscovery.

But not so fast, saysStar Trekexecutive producerAlex Kurtzman.

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I wont tell you how or, where, or why.

But yes, that era is not over.

Part of that continuing mission in the 32nd century will involve the recently announcedStarfleet Academyseries.

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Discoveryalready gave viewers a taste of what they can expect withStarfleet Academy.

At the end of that episode, Tilly resigned from the Discovery to become a teacher at the Academy.

Does that mean Tilly will be a cast member onStarfleet Academy?

I hope she lives forever, Wiseman says of her character.

I hope she finds a rare space amulet that lets her live forever.

According to Kurtzman, that journey forced Georgiou to change in important ways.

Were not just repeating the thing that we did already.

But to Kurtzman, thats just fine.

Picardis not for everybody.Discoveryis not for everybody, he told us at SXSW.

Those who dont want the strangeness inProdigycan go toLower Decksfor the deepest possible winks to past lore.

You want a more classic adventure-of-the-weekTrekshow?

The excellentStrange New Worlds, which is currently filming a third season, has you covered.

And what of the highly requestedStar Trek: Legacyseries?

What is the hold up?

Right now, its beyond my paygrade.

And Ive been told to expect to receive it within a week or so.

Star Wars: Discovery season 5 premieres on April 4 on Paramount+.