Andy Weir Apologizes to Alex Kurtzman for "Star Trek" Remarks in Open Letter

Author Andy Weir has issued an open letter of apology to 'Star Trek' producer Alex Kurtzman for his previous remarks criticizing modern 'Star Trek' shows, stating his comments were intended to be funny but came off as disrespectful.

30 Mar, 16:19 — 30 Mar, 19:14

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Andy Weir, author of the successful "Project Hail Mary," made disparaging remarks about current "Star Trek" television series. His comments, particularly those directed at executive producer Alex Kurtzman, went viral and drew significant attention, prompting a public apology.

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varietyMostly Factual2d ago

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By William Earl

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Andy Weir Apologizes to Alex Kurtzman After Slamming His ‘Star Trek’ Shows

The 'Project Hail Mary' author wrote an open letter in the wake of his 'Star Trek' comments going viral: "I was trying to be funny, but in retrospect it comes off as disrespectful and mean..."

By James Hibberd

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Andy Weir Apologizes To Alex Kurtzman Over ‘Star Trek’ Remarks

Andy Weir has fallen on his sword over remarks he made about Star Trek. Weir, the author of Project Hail Mary, told Star Trek EP Alex Kurtzman in a just-posted open letter: “I was trying to be funny, but in retrospect it comes off as disrespectful and mean.” He said his quotes made on the […]

By Max Goldbart

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