UPDATE: Anson Mount has just shared a heartfelt Thanksgiving greeting to fans as filming for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds approaches its conclusion. With only the sixth and final episode left to shoot, the cast and crew are working diligently to wrap up production in Toronto, Canada, by December 2023.
Mount’s Thanksgiving message comes as a surprise to many, given that the cast has been working through the holiday season. The American crew is filming during Thanksgiving, as Canadian Thanksgiving was celebrated in October. On his Instagram account, Mount captured a moment of camaraderie with co-star Jess Bush and director Chris Fisher while heading to set, emphasizing the team’s commitment despite the holiday.
Filming has been ongoing throughout the fall, with a production target set for completion in early December. This latest update is particularly exciting as Paramount+ has confirmed that the show will return for a fifth and final season following the premiere of season 3 in June 2025.
Mount, who looked significantly more energized in his recent video compared to last week’s post, plans to take a brief respite in Nashville, Tennessee, before returning to set next week. His positive demeanor reflects the anticipation building among fans and cast alike as they near the end of a significant chapter in the Star Trek franchise.
At a recent convention, cast member Christina Chong expressed the bittersweet nature of wrapping production, stating, “We are just almost finishing. We’re about to start shooting the last episode of Strange New Worlds. How crazy is that?”
While the end of filming is imminent, fans can look forward to season 4 set to debut in 2026, along with another anticipated season 5 arriving in 2027. With 16 new episodes yet to come, the excitement for the continuing journey in the Star Trek universe remains high.
Stay tuned for more updates as filming wraps and the release schedule unfolds. This is a thrilling time for fans of the franchise, and Anson Mount’s Thanksgiving message serves as a reminder of the hard work and dedication that goes into bringing these beloved stories to life.
