Star Trek legend Jonathan Frakes directs new science fiction series

Star Trek: The Next Generation Science fiction legend Jonathan Frakes will bring a new science fiction universe to television: it was recently announced that he will direct a new show based on the works of Arthur C. Clarke.

Per kind, Frakes will produce and direct all six episodes of the new science fiction series. Venus Prime by Arthur C. Clarke. The new series is based on the novel series by Paul Preuss, a collaborator of Clarke’s, and is inspired by characters and places from Clarke’s short stories. Preuss will also serve as a consultant on the series. David Cormican and Dwayne Hill will serve as executive producers and act as showrunners for the series. Production on the series is expected to begin later this year.

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Frakes, who is no stranger to science fiction directing, expressed his enthusiasm for the project and his love for the novel series.If the materials for Venus Prime by Arthur C. Clarke were presented to me, I could not help but devour themsaid Frakes. “When I was asked if I would like to direct what I was reading, my answer was a clear and immediate ‘Sure!'” To work on such a great piece of intellectual property from the mind of another science fiction legend (who is also a contemporary of the real No. 1 Gene Roddenberry) will be both an honor and a dream for me..”

Jonathan Frakes has been working as a science fiction director for decades

In addition to his role as William T. Riker in Star Trek: The Next GenerationFrakes has also proven himself to be a talented actor behind the camera. He directed two of the Next Generation Films, First Contact and Insurrection, as well as directing many episodes for current Star TrekHe directed episodes for Star Trek: The Next Generation, Strange new worldsAnd discovery. He recently reprised his role as Riker in the third season of Picardwhich marks the emotional farewell to the Next Generation Crew. He also appeared as Riker in the animated comedy, Star Trek: Lower Decks.

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Frakes directed two of the best episodes of Picard Season 3, “Seventeen Seconds” and “No Win Scenario,” the latter being some of his best work as a director. Frakes brought out the best in the cast, especially Todd Stashwick, who in an incredible scene reveals why he is so hostile towards Picard and captures a true sense of fear that overcame the entire crew aboard the ship. Executive Producer for Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime, Lucas Vivo Garcia Lagos, expressed his delight at bringing Frakes on board as director, along with other notable collaborators. “These books, along with the incredible characters and storylines, have been with me since I was young. I have always believed that this intellectual property has all the necessary elements to become a major blockbuster.” By bringing together the talents of Preuss, Cormican and Hill with Jonathan Frakes at the helm, we are confident we have assembled the perfect team to realize the cinematic vision we all share for this iconic property.”

There is no official release date for Venus Prime by Arthur C. Clarke still.

Source: Variety

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Retired Admiral Jean-Luc Picard is thrust back into the action when a mysterious young woman asks him for help. This sets off a journey that leads him to confront the ghosts of his past. As he assembles a new crew to uncover the truth behind a dangerous conspiracy, Picard navigates a galaxy that has changed significantly since his time aboard the Enterprise.

Release date

23 January 2020

Pour

Patrick Stewart, Alison Pill, Michelle Hurd, Santiago Cabrera

Main genre

Science fiction

Seasons

3