Mon Oct 27 13:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Could Scott Bakula Return as President Archer in Potential New ‘Star Trek’ Series?

Los Angeles, CA – ‘Star Trek: Enterprise’ fans are buzzing with speculation as writer and producer Mike Sussman reveals details about a potential new series, “Star Trek: United,” centered on Jonathan Archer, played by Scott Bakula. If greenlit, the show would see Archer as the President of the United Federation of Planets, navigating complex political landscapes while also dealing with the lives of his four adult children, each working in different capacities across the galaxy.

In an interview with Sci-Finatics, Sussman, who worked on “Enterprise,” dropped a major Easter egg for long-time fans: one of Archer’s children, working in Starfleet, would be using the surname Hernandez, a nod to Captain Erika Hernandez from “Enterprise” Season 4, played by Ada Maris. Sussman revealed that Hernandez is the mother of at least one of Archer’s children, leaving the specifics of their relationship open.

Sussman has been developing the “United” concept since the release of “Star Trek: Picard,” but Paramount prioritized “Starfleet Academy,” set to premiere in 2026. However, the potential Paramount/Skydance merger could revitalize interest in expanding the Star Trek universe, offering hope for “United.”

The series aims to explore uncharted territory, including the Romulan War, which was only briefly mentioned in “Enterprise.” Sussman also hinted at revisiting iconic locations like Babel, and the possibility of guest appearances from other “Enterprise” characters, with fans particularly eager to see the return of Jeffrey Combs as the Andorian, Shran.

While “Star Trek: United” is currently just a concept, the revelation of Archer’s potential presidential role and the connection to Captain Hernandez has ignited excitement among fans. Stay tuned for further updates on the future of this potential series.

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