A wrestling superstar is coming to theStar Trekfranchise.
Professional wrestlerBecky Lynchis joining the cast ofStar Trek: Starfleet Academy.
Lynch revealed her role on the upcoming series on her Twitter account.
Image via WWE
Lynch, whose real name isRebecca Quin, began wrestling in her native Ireland, and joined theWWEin 2013.
What Do We Know About ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’?
Decades later, the Federation is rebuilding, and has reopened Starfleet Academy.
Oscar-winnerHolly Hunterwill play the Academy’s chancellor, whileGina Yasherewill also play an instructor.
Menacing all of them is a villain played byPaul Giamatti.
The series has already been renewed for a second season, which will featureTatiana Maslany.
Fellow wrestlerThe Big Showguested on an episode ofEnterprise, playing an Orion slave trader.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academyis in post-production, andmay be released in early 2026.
Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
Cast
Centers on students at Starfleet Academy.
