With Star Trek: Prodigy underway, the animated series look to introduce the next generation of children to the Star Trek franchise that is growing strong after fifty-five years. The series follows a group of young heroes named Dal (Brett Gray), Gwyn (Ella Purnell), and Rook-Tahk (Rylee Alazraqui) as they explore the galaxy with their newfound Starfleet vessel.
Here’s the full synopsis:
Developed by Emmy Award winners Kevin and Dan Hageman (Trollhunters, Ninjago), the CG-animated series Star Trek: Prodigy is the first Star Trek series aimed at younger audiences and will follow a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search of a better future. These six young outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered—a first in the history of the Star Trek franchise, but over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents.
The rest of the crew includes Jankom Pog (Jason Mantzoukas), Zero (Angus Imrie), and Murf (Dee Bradley Baker). They are supported and mentored by Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew). The villains are Drednok (Jimmi Simpson) and the Diviner (John Noble).
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LRM Online’s Gig Patta participated in a roundtable discussion with three of the main voice actors that included Ella Purnell, Brett Gray, and Rylee Alazraqui. We talked about Star Trek, its characters, and the mission of their characters.
Brett Gray stars as Jamal Turner in the series On My Block. He appeared in many television series, including The Ghost and Molly McGee, When They See Us, Chicago P.D., and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Ella Purnell is best known as Emma in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Tess in Starz’s Sweetbitter, and Hester Argyll in BBC’s Ordeal by Innocence.
Rylee Alazraqui is best known for her voice acting that includes Apple TV+’s Doug Unplugs, HBO Max’s Summer Camp Island, and Disney Junior’s Doc McStuffins. Also, she provided additional voices in the video game Far Cry New Dawn.
Star Trek: Prodigy is currently streaming on Paramount+ today. Following the premiere, new episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays for Paramount+ subscribers.
Watch the roundtable interview with Ella Purnell, Brett Gray, and Rylee Alazraqui below. Let us know what you think of it.
https://youtu.be/EBE7d8sH5Rg
Source: LRM Online, Paramount+
