Star Trek: Discovery is returning for its fifth season in 2023, and Paramount+ has released the first photos and a teaser for the new episodes. The photos show off new cast additions Callum Keith Rennie (above), Eve Harlow, and Elias Toufexis. Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman, Wilson Cruz, David Ajala, and Blu del Barrio star in the sci-fi series which follows the crew of the USS Discovery.
Paramount+ revealed more about the return of the series in a press release.
Paramount+ today debuted a teaser trailer for season five of its hit original series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY at today’s “Star Trek” universe panel at New York Comic Con. The new teaser, which was introduced by series star Sonequa Martin-Green, who joined the panel virtually from set in Michael Burnham’s captain’s chair, unveils a first look at Rayner, played Callum Keith Rennie (“The Umbrella Academy,” “Jessica Jones”), along with Moll and L’ak, played by Eve Harlow (“The 100,” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) and Elias Toufexis (“Shadowhunters,” “Blood of Zeus”).
Callum Keith Rennie joins the cast in a series regular role as Rayner. Rayner is a gruff, smart Starfleet Captain who holds a clear line between commander and crew – he leads, they follow. Rayner’s all about the mission, whatever it may be, and he doesn’t do niceties along the way; his feeling is, you get the job done and apologize later. He has a storied track record of wartime success, but in times of peace he struggles. Collaboration is not his strong suit. That said, if it serves the greater good he’s willing to learn … but it won’t be easy.
Moll is a former courier turned outlaw, who is highly intelligent and dangerous, with an impressive strategic mind and a sharp wit. She goes into every situation with a clear plan and stays focused and clear-headed on her goal, even when things go awry. She’s not intimidated by Captain Burnham or the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery, and will face down anyone who stands in her way in order to get what she wants.
L’ak is a former courier turned outlaw, who is tough, impulsive and fiercely protective of his beloved partner, Moll. So long as he knows she’s safe, he doesn’t care about collateral damage or its consequences – a perspective that makes him very dangerous at times and will put him on the opposite side of Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery when they come into conflict.
This year’s STAR TREK: DISCOVERY panel at New York Comic Con featured series cast members Anthony Rapp and Wilson Cruz and executive producers Michelle Paradise, Alex Kurtzman and Rod Roddenberry. Also joining the panel was series star Sonequa Martin-Green, who beamed in virtually from the season five set of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. Josh Horowitz, MTV host and host of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, served as the panel moderator.
In season five, Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncover a mystery that sends them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well … dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.
STAR TREK: DISCOVERY season five cast members include Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Michael Burnham), Doug Jones (Saru), Anthony Rapp (Paul Stamets), Mary Wiseman (Sylvia Tilly), Wilson Cruz (Dr. Hugh Culber), David Ajala (Cleveland “Book” Booker) and Blu del Barrio (Adira).
The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Michelle Paradise, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers. Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise serve as co-showrunners.
Check out the teaser trailer and another photo from Star Trek: Discovery season five below.
Elias Toufexis and Eve Harlow as L’ak and Moll
What do you think? Are you looking forward to the fifth season of Star Trek: Discovery?
I think Discovery has jumped the shark. Burnham is just too omnipotent. No other character even matters. And it bothers me that all of the spin-offs of the original are making the original series seem not to matter.
I think we should be entitled to some high quality Star Trek show, no doubt.
However instead of whining too much be greatfull that networks are willing to make the series and dump lot of money in it.
And for the love of the cosmos stop comparing to a series from the 60’s or 90’s..
And finally if not content write your own Star Trek or scifi show and get it produced.
Except for Season 2 with Anson Mount, I have not liked this show since the beginning. Didn’t watch it last season, won’t miss it. “Strange New Worlds” is great and I’m looking forward to this next season of real Trek.
Despite my other reaction to other post here; taste is personal and if you don’t like it you don’t like it. ST-SNW seems to connect with you better so than that it is. But saying one is real trekking and the other not.. I doubt your true open mindedness and ability to get the messages it still brings in between the action and raw entertainment. But again, my personal view.
Personally I also did not felt convinced first season episodes but the “black alert” has grown on me. Now liking all 3 installments (Picard, Discovery & SNW).
Agree. I’m a ST fan from way back. I’ve enjoyed all the series, some better than others, and most of the movies. Of course, like everyone else, I have my favorites. Discovery took us on a different path than most of the other series. The crew and the storylines were mostly very different from past series. The relationships between the main characters was very different than what we’ve seen in the past series. Still, it was entertaining, novel, had interesting moments and characters (including some from TOST series), and a lot of realism. It wasn’t afraid, just like the first… Read more »