Acclaimed sci-fi author says Star Trek criticism was ‘taken out of context’ | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTom MurrayWednesday 01 April 2026 08:02 BSTProject Hail Mary: Grace Meets RockyAndy Weir, author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary, has apologised to Star Trek boss Alex Kurtzman after criticising the franchise's modern series.Weir had previously stated in a podcast that current Star Trek spin-offs “are s***” and mentioned his own pitch for a show was rejected.In an open letter on Facebook, Weir claimed his quotes were “taken out of context” and that he was trying to be “funny” and “self-deprecating”.He clarified that he likes Kurtzman as a person and enjoys some of the newer shows, specifically mentioning Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks.Weir attributed his bluntness to having a film in cinemas and 'forgot to watch my words', offering to discuss the matter further with Kurtzman.In fullProject Hail Mary author apologizes to Star Trek boss after brutally insulting modern spin-offsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in