Reacher 3 star Sonya Cassidy will be joining the audio series Star Trek: Khan, here’s what we know so far

In a recent announcement, Sonya Cassidy, who earned attention in Reacher 3, has joined the voice cast of the scripted podcast Star Trek: Khan. This audio series serves as a prequel to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, filling in the nearly two decades that Khan Noonien Singh and his followers spent stranded on Ceti Alpha V. Cassidy lends her voice to Dr. Rosalind Lear, the historian whose discovery of “lost logs” frames the narrative.

The role marks her first foray into the Star Trek universe after her appearance as Susan Duffy in Reacher Season 3. The story is based on an original concept by Nicholas Meyer, who directed The Wrath of Khan, with scripts by Kirsten Beyer and David Mack, directed by Fred Greenhalgh.

Alongside Cassidy, the cast includes Naveen Andrews as Khan, Wrenn Schmidt as Marla McGivers, George Takei as Captain Sulu, and Tim Russ as Ensign Tuvok. Production wrapped in early 2025, and the series is set to premiere on Star Trek Day, September 8, 2025, with nine weekly episodes through November 3, 2025.

Sonya Cassidy joins the Star Trek: Khan audio drama

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Sonya Cassidy, best known for her role in Reacher season 3, takes on the part of Dr. Rosalind Lear in Star Trek: Khan. Lear is the historian on the USS Excelsior in the 2290s who uncovers Khan’s hidden records.

Cassidy’s previous work in Reacher Season 3 as DEA agent Susan Duffy showcased her ability to bring a measured, intelligent presence to the screen. Her turn in Reacher earned praise for balancing procedural tension with character depth, and in Star Trek: Khan, Cassidy will anchor the framing narrative. This casting bridges the action-drama style of Reacher with the science fiction storytelling of Star Trek.

Audio series explores the missing years of Khan’s exile

Star Trek: Khan delves into the 20-year gap between the Original Series episode “Space Seed” (1967) and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982). Listeners will experience the harsh environment of Ceti Alpha V as Khan strives to build a new society and cope with betrayal and loss.

The drama unfolds through immersive sound design complete with ceti eels, sandstorms, and battle sequences: bringing vivid scenes to life without visuals. The framing device aboard the Excelsior allows the story to shift seamlessly between past exile and future discovery, guided by Cassidy’s Dr. Lear.

The series release schedule spans nine episodes

The premiere episode of Star Trek: Khan debuts on September 8, 2025, to coincide with Star Trek Day. New episodes arrive every Monday, concluding the nine-part saga on November 3, 2025. Each installment runs approximately 30–40 minutes, featuring a full cast performance, original score, and soundscape.

The weekly rhythm mirrors classic television serialization while embracing modern podcast listening habits. Fans can stream the series on major podcast platforms, including Paramount+ and StarTrek.com’s official channels.

Casting connects two popular franchises

This crossover highlights how Sonya Cassidy’s career has evolved from Reacher to Star Trek: Khan. Reacher introduced her as a thoughtful, driven DEA agent, and now, in Star Trek: Khan, she embodies the role of a scholarly officer piecing together history.

For many Reacher viewers, recognizing Cassidy in a Star Trek story brings excitement without overshadowing the narrative. Her move highlights the versatility of actors crossing genre lines, uniting fans of action-crime dramas with avid Star Trek listeners in a fresh audio format.

Edited by IRMA

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