Star Trek: Picard Season 2 has been officially renewed by CBS All Access. Ever since the first trailer of Star Trek: Picard dropped at San Diego Comic-con. There were speculations regarding the spin-off of Star Trek. Surprisingly, there’s more than a month left for the first season to release, and the second season has already received a green signal from CBS All Access.
The inaugural season of Picard will showcase the destruction of the Romulan Empire. Picard is the second show by CBS All Access Star Trek Show. After Star Trek Discovery which released in 2018. And the show is coming up with its second season. Also, the fact that everyone’s favorite Jean-Luc is reprising his role is making the wait worthwhile.
Michael Chabon Will Not Be The Showrunner Of The Second Season Of Star Trek: Picard
As they say, all good things come to an end. Similarly, Chabon is reportedly stepping down as the showrunner of the upcoming season of Picard. However, Michael, with his producing partner Ayelet Waldman has signed a multi-year overall production past with CBS Studios. Moreover, Chabon will remain the executive producer of the show. This also means that he’ll be creatively-involved with the show. But someone else will take over the spot of the showrunner.
What Can We Expect From Star Trek: Picard Season 2?
Star Trek: Picard is expected to be the newest sci-fi series. This voyages of Starship Enterprise Capital will continue the spirit of this series. The inaugural season of the series is yet to premiere. Still, the second season is in pre-production. Recently, the first trailer of Star Trek: Picard gave fans a glimpse of some familiar characters. The teaser also reminded the fans of Jean-Luc Picard. But the fascinating aspect of this series is the return of Patric Stewart. The unexpected arrival of everyone’s beloved captain has created a lot of buzzes.
Moreover, with the premiere of Star Trek: Picard, the long-running legacy of Star Trek: The Next Generation will get a much-anticipated return. Talking about his performance, Jean-Luc said that he wasn’t much convinced. The actor believes he gave everything to the series a long time ago, and there was nothing left to recover. But when the show creators came through, he agreed on the renewal of the series. Also, because this was not the second part of the Next Generation, it convinced the actor. This series has a new beginning, new era, new face. That’s precisely why the actor agreed to be part of it.
Star Trek: Picard Season 2 Filming Can Start Soon
The production of the first season of Star Trek: Picard finished in August. And it seems like it’s not too long for the cast and crew to return to work. The first season is not premiering before 2020; still, the plans for filming the second season are already being considered. By now, you all must be knowing that the show is assembling some crew. Their mission is to protect a mysterious young woman. The character’s name is Dahj, played by Isa Briones. However, the cast includes Michelle, Harry, Santiago, and Evan Evagora.
Moreover, the content head CBS, Julie McNamara, described the show as a hybrid of the classic. McNamara told the press that the nature of storytelling, the portrayal of characters would be the same. But the upcoming series is very much different from the Next Generation.
When Will The Second Season Of Star Trek: Picard Release?
The first season of Star Trek Picard is releasing on 23rd January 2020. Hence, audiences will have to wait for the second season. However, no official release date has been confirmed. But viewers can expect the show to release in summer 2021. After all the show has confirmed its second season prior to the release of the first season. Star Trek: Picard Season 2 will have ten episodes in total, just like the first one. However, the second season will lose its showrunner, Michael Chabon.