[s0e1] Star Trek Day 2020 Strange New Worlds Panel File

The show is set in the 23rd century , roughly a decade before Captain Kirk takes command of the Enterprise .

The panel for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds offered fans a first deep dive into the then-upcoming series. Hosted by Mica Burton , the virtual event featured the primary cast— Anson Mount (Captain Pike), Rebecca Romijn (Number One), and Ethan Peck (Spock)—alongside executive producers and writers . Key Takeaways [S0E1] Star Trek Day 2020 Strange New Worlds Panel

Anson Mount discussed Pike's internal struggle with the knowledge of his tragic future, first glimpsed in Discovery season 2. The show is set in the 23rd century

At the time of the panel, the writers' room had already "broken" 10 stories for the first season, focusing on an optimistic and exploratory tone. Notable Panelists Host Mica Burton Captain Pike Anson Mount Number One Rebecca Romijn Science Officer Spock Ethan Peck Executive Producers Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers Co-Exec Producers/Writers Akela Cooper, Davy Perez Key Takeaways Anson Mount discussed Pike's internal struggle

Writers Akela Cooper and Davy Perez emphasized the importance of diversity and representation in the Trek universe.