While it was initially set that there would be a clear distinction between the "Star Trek" TV Reboot and the film versions, which J.J. Abrams created in 2009, it looks like the planned show on CBS All-Access might be tracking the same universe after all. An unknown source dished that the series might take place in "AmbramsVerse" for a very simple reason: it didn't want to alienate the fans of the movies.
1701 News claims that CBS is going in the same direction for the "Star Trek" TV reboot as the J.J. Abrams movies, otherwise known as the AbramsVerse. This was rumored even after the TV show was first confirmed. The buzz was further boosted when Alex Kurtzman was added as one of the producers and writers of the series.
Kurtzman has worked with J.J. Abrams in developing the new stories of "Star Trek" for the big screen AbramsVerse that started in 2009. Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto star as James T. Kirk and Spock in this version. It has two other sequels: "Star Trek: Into Darkness," which ran in 2013 and "Star Trek: Beyond," which will be in theaters July. The AbramsVerse is also a reboot and a retelling of the prime universe that used to feature William Shatner in the Kirk role and Leonard Nimoy as Spock.
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Allegedly, the source also told 1701 News that CBS executives believe that the prime universe is already "closed for business." This might partly be true because there hasn't been a new story from the prime universe in 12 years, while the AbramsVerse has had three new stories since 2009. The source also said that it might not be a good idea for CBS to return to the prime universe roots because viewers of "Star Trek" are now more familiar with the AmbramsVerse.
However, these remain speculations as CBS is tight-lipped on the details of the "Star Trek" TV reboot. In its first ever teaser for the show, the network did say it will deliver "new crews, new villains, new heroes and new worlds," per Parent Herald.
Meanwhile, the "Star Trek" TV reboot is adding another writer. Kirsten Beyer, who has been writing the "Star Trek: Voyager" novels since its relaunch over six years ago, is joining showrunner Bryan Fuller on CBS All-Access, per Trek Core. She is the first female writer in the new team.
