{"id":2085865,"date":"2025-10-12T14:47:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T14:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2085865"},"modified":"2025-10-12T14:47:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T14:47:10","slug":"stephen-colbert-just-landed-another-new-gig-following-the-late-show-cancellation-and-star-trek-fans-will-be-pumped","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/stephen-colbert-just-landed-another-new-gig-following-the-late-show-cancellation-and-star-trek-fans-will-be-pumped\/","title":{"rendered":"Stephen Colbert Just Landed Another New Gig Following The Late Show Cancellation (And Star Trek Fans Will Be Pumped)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.<\/i><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: Paramount<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It&#8217;s been a couple of months since <em>The Late Show with Stephen Colbert<\/em> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/television\/live\/2025-emmy-award-nominations-live-blog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:scored multiple Emmy nominations;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">scored multiple Emmy nominations<\/a> (following its surprise cancellation), and folks have been wondering what\u2019s next for the comedian. Well, the <em>Strangers With Cand<\/em>y veteran has revealed that his next adventure will be among the stars \u2014literally. Late-night TV loss is about to be Starfleet\u2019s win, as the former <em>Daily Show<\/em> star just landed <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/stephen-colbert-wastes-no-time-143138853.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:another post-Late Show cancellation gig;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">another post-<em>Late Show<\/em> cancellation gig<\/a>. And I think <em>Star Trek <\/em>fans are going to be pretty pumped.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Via a pre-recorded video message to fans during New York Comic Con, Stephen Colbert announced that he\u2019ll be joining the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/television\/2025-tv-premiere-date-schedule-upcoming-new-returning-shows\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:streaming schedule;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">streaming schedule<\/a>, thanks to a role in <em>Star Trek: Starfleet Academy<\/em>, the highly anticipated series for anyone with a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/paramount-plus-price-plans-other-134445994.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Paramount+ subscription;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Paramount+ subscription<\/a>, set within the <em>Star Trek<\/em> universe. The video was later posted to the official<em> Late Show <\/em>and Paramount YouTube channels, but you can watch it for yourself below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">True to form, the long-time Comedy Central fixture didn\u2019t stop at a simple announcement. Of course, the funnyman had to share a hilarious example of the kind of announcements his new AI-like role will deliver to cadets at Starfleet. He explained what his role will entail, saying:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I\u2019ll get to announce things like, \u2018Attention Ensign Krebs, your Talaxian furfly has exited the replicator and is now mating with itself. Please report to Science Lab 1 immediately. Children are watching.\u2019 That\u2019s an actual line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The gig marks his second project since <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/show-ending-good-cbs-cancellation-233200509.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:CBS announced the late-night staple\u2019s cancellation;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">CBS announced the late-night staple\u2019s cancellation<\/a> and, while it may not involve a desk or nightly monologue, it\u2019s certainly keeping him in the pop-culture stratosphere.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While most details on <em>Starfleet Academy<\/em> remain under wraps, the show is shaping up to be one of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/upcoming-star-trek-tv-shows-210401546.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:most anticipated Star Trek spinoffs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">most anticipated <em>Star Trek<\/em> spinoffs<\/a> in years. The series is set to follow a new generation of cadets navigating life and science in the Federation\u2019s prestigious training program. Colbert\u2019s \u201cDigital Dean\u201d is expected to appear throughout the season, acting as both comic relief and an AI-like mentor to the young recruits. This feels like a perfect fit for the late-night icon\u2019s mix of wit and warmth.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Characters chilling out in front of the memory wall. \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EJUOmZzC8DcU6b.FDOeaUA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cinemablend_388\/4f0e14921b8598daabbc79ef407ea94e\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: Brooke Palmer\/Paramount+<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As if joining <em>Star Trek<\/em> weren\u2019t enough, the <em>After Midnight<\/em> executive producer also landed another post\u2013<em>Late Show<\/em> role, one that hits a little closer to home. The comedian is set to guest star on CBS\u2019s hit dramedy <em>Elsbeth<\/em>, returning for its third season this fall. And in a wonderfully meta twist, Colbert will be playing (wait for it)\u2026 a late-night talk show host.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The episode, expected to serve as the <em>Elsbeth<\/em> Season 3 premiere, will feature the South Carolina native as Scotty Bristol, the host of a fictional show called <em>Way Late with Scotty Bristol.<\/em> While plot details are under wraps, his appearance could tie into the show\u2019s signature murder-of-the-week structure, raising the question of whether Bristol might end up as the episode\u2019s victim.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The episode will likely land on the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/television\/2025-tv-premiere-date-schedule-upcoming-new-returning-shows\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:2025 TV schedule;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">2025 TV schedule<\/a> and reportedly will air on Sunday, October 12, following CBS\u2019s NFL coverage. The show will then settle into its regular Thursday slot. The timing is curious, as many industry insiders believe Colbert\u2019s cameo was arranged before <em>The Late Show<\/em>\u2019s fate was sealed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Emmy-nominated host\u2019s sudden career pivot comes as <em>The Late Show<\/em> prepares for its 11th and final season, a situation many fans still find frustrating. The show\u2019s cancellation followed the Paramount Global\u2013Skydance merger, a deal that upended several long-running CBS programs. Rumors have swirled that Skydance CEO <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/colbert-others-act-theyre-ip-151350357.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:David Ellison\u2019s alleged thoughts on the Late Show\u2019s content;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">David Ellison\u2019s alleged thoughts on the <em>Late Show<\/em>\u2019s content<\/a> may have influenced the decision, though that remains unconfirmed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Between <em>Elsbeth<\/em> and <em>Starfleet Academy<\/em>, Stephen Colbert is not going anywhere; as a matter of fact, he\u2019s stepping further into the spotlight. Both projects should allow him to flex his comedic instincts in new and unexpected contexts &#8212; and that\u2019s kind of exciting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Paramount It&#8217;s been a couple of months since The Late Show with Stephen Colbert scored multiple Emmy nominations (following its surprise cancellation), and folks have been wondering what\u2019s next for the comedian. 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