Jason Isaacs is taking over as starship captain in the latest Star Trek project.
The British actor has been cast as Captain Lorca in CBS All Access drama Star Trek: Discovery.
The show’s official Twitter account posted a picture of Jason with the message: “The U.S.S. Discovery has its captain! Welcome aboard.”
The U.S.S. Discovery has its captain! Welcome aboard @jasonsfolly & Mary Wiseman: https://t.co/SMoDXSEctK #StarTrekDiscovery pic.twitter.com/1EvJtduDpi
— Star Trek: Discovery (@startrekcbs) March 7, 2017
The actor, 53, also shared a picture confirming the casting.
Nice chair. Hope it's comfy. pic.twitter.com/xwfdWAmBQW
— Jason Isaacs (@jasonsfolly) March 7, 2017
Other cast members include Sonequa Martin-Green, Anthony Rapp and Michelle Yeoh.
The new 13-episode series is set prior to the original 1960s programme, which starred Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner.
It is expected to air on the streaming service later this year.
