Star Trek: Starfleet Academy adds three fresh faces to the crew

The Star Trek: Starfleet Academy series is spicing things up by beaming aboard three new stars.

Welcome Kerrice Brooks, Bella Shepard, and George Hawkins, the latest cadets ready to boldly go where no one has gone before - Starfleet Academy! The news comes from Star Trek's official website and provides us with some details about these three new castings.

Kerrice Brooks, Bella Shepard, and George Hawkins join Starfleet Academy

Meet the trio!

Kerrice Brooks is not just an actress but also an accomplished dancer who’s grooved alongside the likes of Billie Eilish, Kanye West, and Lil Nas X. You might recognize her from Netflix's The Prom or the heartfelt comedy On My Block. With all her talents, Brooks is set to bring some serious rhythm to the Academy. Bella Shepard is no stranger to Paramount+, having starred in the supernatural series Wolf Pack. Now, she's trading werewolves for warp drives. With a diverse background, Shepard is ready to tackle the cosmos and bring her unique flair to the Starfleet Academy. Last but certainly not least, we have George Hawkins, a fresh graduate from London’s prestigious Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. He's recently made waves in the ITV series Tell Me Everything and starred in intense movies like Boiling Point and Gassed Up. Hawkins' experience with dramatic roles is sure to add depth to the series as he navigates the highs and lows of cadet life in Starfleet.

These three new stars join an already impressive lineup. Academy award-winner Holly Hunter will be playing the wise and formidable captain and chancellor of Starfleet Academy, while the incredible and mischievous Paul Giamatti steps into the shoes of this season’s main villain. With such a stellar cast, the series promises a fun journey full of hope, friendship, and interstellar intrigue.

Starfleet Academy teases a story of young cadets coming together with dreams of hope and optimism. Under the demanding eyes of their instructors, they’ll forge friendships, face rivalries, and perhaps even find love - all while dealing with a new enemy threatening the Academy and the Federation itself. Production kicks off in Toronto soon, so get ready for warp speed ahead and the possibilities of more news and details dropping.

Whether you're a seasoned Starfleet officer or a fresh-faced ensign, Starfleet Academy has paved a new path for us Trekkies to walk on, and the wait is painful as we're still winding down from Star Trek: Discovery's series finale and as we prepare for a new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. These new cadets are ready to launch into the adventure of a lifetime, and we can't wait to see where the journey takes them.