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'Project Hail Mary’ Author Andy Weir Rips Paramount+'s New Woke 'Star Trek': Their 'Shows Are Sh*t'
- On Monday, author Don Winslow publicly criticized Project Hail Mary writer Andy Weir for disparaging modern Star Trek productions and called executive producer Alex Kurtzman a "visionary writer, creator, producer."
- Weir recently appeared on the Critical Drinker podcast, where he criticized Paramount's Star Trek franchise and revealed his series pitch was rejected by Kurtzman, describing current shows as lacking influence from Gene Roddenberry's original.
- Winslow wrote on social media: "Writers stand up for other writers. It's how and why the Writers Guild was formed," admonishing Weir for using his success to attack a colleague over a rejected pitch.
- During the podcast interview, host Will Jordan suggested Paramount should "de-canonize" Star Trek series from Enterprise onwards; Weir replied, "You're a little more severe than I am," maintaining his consumer perspective.
- The disagreement coincides with Paramount's announcement that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will conclude after its second season, underscoring industry tensions regarding creative criticism and professional conduct within Hollywood.
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The Independent (US)Project Hail Mary author apologizes to Star Trek boss after insulting modern shows
Weir said he pitched a Star Trek show to Paramount, which was turned down
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Andy Weir apologizes for saying recent 'Star Trek' shows are 's---' amid backlash
'Project Hail Mary' and 'The Martian' author Andy Weir apologizes for insulting modern 'Star Trek' TV, invites sci-fi franchise's producer to talk one-on-one 'even if it's just to rip me a new one'
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