Andy Weir 'Star Trek' Comments Draw Fire From Author Don Winslow
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Key Points:
- Crime 101 author Don Winslow criticized Andy Weir, author of Project Hail Mary, for disparaging modern Star Trek shows and executive producer Alex Kurtzman on social media.
- Weir, on the Critical Drinker podcast, expressed negative opinions about most current Star Trek series, except for Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks, and revealed his Star Trek show pitch was rejected by Kurtzman.
- Winslow defended Kurtzman, calling him a visionary and urging Weir to apologize, emphasizing the importance of writers supporting each other within the industry.
- Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout label has been responsible for recent Star Trek shows like Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy, with the latter recently announced to end after its second season.
- The original Star Trek franchise, created by Gene Roddenberry in 1966, has since expanded into numerous films and TV series, with ongoing developments and mixed reactions from fans and creators alike.
