Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 2 Enters Pre‑Production with Toronto Shoot Set for Summer 2025

Paramount+ and CBS Studios are officially launching Star Trek: Starfleet Academy into Season 2, with pre-production underway and filming scheduled to begin August 27, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario. Previously known under the working title Ivory Tower, this thrilling continuation of the sci‑fi franchise marks a major opportunity for industry professionals to engage with a high‑caliber production.

Following an early renewal announced during Season 1's production, Season 2 promises to deepen the story of the 32nd‑century Academy. Showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau return to guide the series, joined by executive producers Gaia Violo, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Jenny Lumet, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Frank Siracusa, and John Weber—all committed to bringing fresh vision and cohesion to the sci‑fi drama.

The core cast is set to return, with Holly Hunter portraying Starfleet Academy’s Chancellor, alongside cadets played by Kerrice Brooks, Bella Shepard, George Hawkins, Karim Diané, Zoë Steiner, and Sandro Rosta. Robert Picardo reprises his role as the iconic holographic Doctor, with guest appearances confirmed from Paul Giamatti, Gina Yashere, Tig Notaro, Oded Fehr, Mary Wiseman, and Tatiana Maslany. This roster ensures character depth, world-building continuity, and the injection of fresh entertainment chemistry.

Production will once again take place at Pinewood Toronto Studios on a massive purpose-built Starfleet Academy stage—an expansive two-story set featuring classrooms, an amphitheater, cadet residences, and even views of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. Expect production to roll through to early 2026, hiring across departments including set design, lighting, grip, camera, costume, VFX coordination, and post-production. On-location pickups in the Greater Toronto Area—including Waterloo—will be scheduled to capture urban and outdoor settings that enhance storytelling breadth.

For local and traveling production professionals, Season 2 presents countless entry points. Opportunities span from art direction and set dec to sound staging, makeup and hair, visual effects, and script support. The nine- or ten‑episode season promises a robust shooting schedule that supports a wide range of crew roles.

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As Starfleet Academy heads into its second year, it remains a story about cadets learning to lead in the face of new threats—while rooted in the hopes and optimism that define Star Trek. If you’re ready to contribute to spaceship‑scale storytelling alongside a skilled ensemble cast and technical team, this season could be the perfect launchpad for your next career adventure.

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