Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Adds Bill Nighy and Rosemary DeWitt as Guest Voices for March Return

Paramount+'s animated series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is set to return in March for its second season, bringing aboard two prominent guest stars – veteran actor Bill Nighy and actress Rosemary DeWitt.

Debuting earlier this year as a prequel to the classic Star Trek saga, the show tracks a group of cadets as they endure the demanding training at the famed academy. Critics lauded the first season for its humorous, character‑focused narrative and its careful homage to canon, leading to an expedited renewal for a second run.

Nighy and DeWitt are expected to voice brand‑new characters that will appear in the forthcoming story arc. Though the exact parts remain under wraps, their addition fits the series’ approach of bringing in recognizable talent to broaden its reach beyond dedicated fans.

Analysts observe that hiring such experienced actors highlights Paramount+’s wider effort to raise the profile of its original programming. By courting performers usually linked to live‑action productions, the platform intends to convey that its animated titles are serious, high‑caliber extensions of the Star Trek universe.

The news was met with enthusiasm from fans, who swarmed social media with theories about how the new voices will mesh with current plotlines. The show has built a fanbase that appreciates its fidelity to franchise lore while embracing new storytelling directions, so any casting addition draws considerable attention.

As the second season prepares for a March debut, creators are slated to disclose more information on story arcs and possible extra guest stars in the coming weeks. The buzz generated by the inaugural season indicates that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will keep widening its universe while preserving the tone that initially struck a chord with audiences.