But hes got another blockbuster series in his sights next: Star Trek.

The movie in questionis one we already knew about: its the Starfleet origin story set long beforeJ.J.

Abrams 2009 movie, directed by Toby Haynes (Star Wars series Andor) and written by Seth Grahame-Smith.

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Simon Kinberg at an event for Apple TV+’s Sugar on March 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez (Getty Images)

Current flagship series Star Trek: Discoveryis deep into its final seasonnow.

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