Set phasers to stun gang, this unemployed late night host is no longer unemployed!
Earlier this year, Stephen Colbert, from The Late Show was informed that his current season will be his last. This news was received with mixed results, with some delighted over the news of his cancellations and with many more furious with the decision.
This weekend though during a New York Comic-Con panel it was announced that the late night talk show host will be joining the cast of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Unlike many others in the sci-fi universe Colbert won’t be spending hours in a maker up chair. He’ll instead be voicing an AI that runs a school in the Star Trek universe. You can catch the announcement that was shown at NYCC below.
“Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” follows young cadets training to become Starfleet officers while dealing with friendships, rivalries, and romance, all while facing a mysterious threat to both the Academy and the Federation.
Colbert isn’t a stranger to the acting world, having appeared as a voice actor in various roles over the years including Despicable Me 4, Rick & Morty, BoJack Horseman and more.
You can catch Star Trek: Starfleet Academy when it drops January 15th, 2026.
