Becky Lynch is joining one of the most popular TV and film franchises of all time.
Lynch revealed today that she “is joining the bridge crew” of the upcoming Star Trek: Starfleet Academy series on Paramount Plus.
Not your average average Starfleet officer! I'm beaming in to the first season of @StarTrek: Starfleet Academy on @ParamountPlus. pic.twitter.com/GlCCttnCIO
— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) December 16, 2024
“You know, when you’ve already been champion of the world, there’s really only one place to go next, and that’s to the stars. And I am so excited to share with all of you that I am joining Star Trek: Starfleet Academy as part of the bridge crew. And lads, this has been the most incredible experience acting alongside just a spectacular cast and crew and I cannot wait for all of you to check it out when it comes out on Paramount+ and hey, live long and prosper.”
The show is in post-production and scheduled for an early 2026 release. Despite season one having yet to air, it has already been renewed for a second season.
It follows the character of Sylvia Tilly (portrayed by Mary Wiseman) from Star Trek: Discovery as she leads a new class of Starfleet recruits. Other performers from Star Trek: Discovery are also attached to the show, including Tig Notaro, reprising her role as Jett Reno, and Oded Fehr as Admiral Charles Vance.
Lynch’s previous acting work includes the role of Maddy Hayes in The Marine 6, two episodes of Young Rock as Cyndi Lauper, and an appearance on Celebrity Jeopardy that saw her set a show record as the first contestant to get zero correct answers out of 60 clues.
I never stop making history https://t.co/qswFnLmp3d
— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) November 16, 2023
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