Mind-Blowing Star Trek Crossover on the Horizon? Executive Producer Teases Epic Legacy & Prodigy Collaboration!
Exciting Possibilities Emerge for Star Trek: Prodigy & Legacy Crossover! Fans anticipate a thrilling union as executives hint at potential collaboration between the two beloved series
Summary
Star Trek: Prodigy's executive producer Aaron J. Waltke hopes to see the ragtag crew in Star Trek: Legacy's spinoff, showcasing the possibilities of crossover.
Star Trek: Prodigy is currently seeking a new streaming platform following an unexpected cancellation, while Star Trek: Legacy encounters challenges in gaining approval.
Both series enjoy fervent backing from the Star Trek fan community, with numerous signatures on petitions urging for their continuation, instilling optimism for their prospects.
Star Trek: Legacy's proposed spinoff, Star Trek: Prodigy, may feature the former crew of the USS Protostar. At present, negotiations are underway to find a new streaming platform for Star Trek: Prodigy, which was unexpectedly canceled by Paramount+. The second season, consisting of 20 episodes, is almost complete. However, the progress of the Terry Matalas-led Star Trek: Legacy spinoff at Paramount+ is hindered by factors such as the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant before the STLV: 57-Year Mission panel for Star Trek: Prodigy, executive producer Aaron J. Waltke expressed his hopes of seeing the animated heroes of Prodigy in their older, live-action forms in the early 25th century time frame of Star Trek: Legacy. Here is his response:
I would be thrilled to witness the adventures of an unconventional team and their destination in the 25th century. Additionally, Terry Matalas, a close friend and avid supporter of the series, is on board, so the possibilities are endless, as the saying goes.
Big Questions & Lots Of Hope Surround Star Trek: Prodigy & Legacy
Star Trek: Prodigy and Star Trek: Legacy currently find themselves in a state of uncertainty due to decisions made by Paramount+ and the unpredictable nature of the entertainment industry. While both series face challenges, the situation for Star Trek: Prodigy is distinct as an animated show. Unfortunately, Paramount+ decided to cancel Prodigy, seemingly due to shortsighted financial considerations. However, executive producers Kevin and Dan Hageman, along with Aaron J. Waltke, expressed at STLV: 57-Year Mission that they are "99% certain" Prodigy will secure a new streaming platform. On the other hand, Star Trek: Legacy faces a potentially more arduous path, despite having a devoted fan base and the immense success of Star Trek: Picard season 3, which was spearheaded by executive producer Terry Matalas.
Both Star Trek: Prodigy and Star Trek: Legacy enjoy strong support from the dedicated Star Trek fanbase, as evidenced by the thousands of signatures on their respective Change.org petitions to #SaveStarTrekProdigy and greenlight Star Trek: Legacy. It is uplifting to know that the team behind Prodigy and Terry Matalas are mutual fans who communicate. Set in the early 25th century, nearly 20 years after Prodigy, Star Trek: Legacy offers the potential for older characters such as Dal R'El (Brett Gray), Gwyndala (Ella Purnell), and even Murf (Dee Bradley Baker) to make live-action guest appearances. In the vast world of Star Trek, possibilities abound, and both fans and creators are hopeful that favorable winds will guide the futures of both Star Trek: Prodigy and Star Trek: Legacy.
