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Noah Wyle, known for his role in HBO’s medical drama, is set to step into the iconic shoes of Captain James T. Kirk aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise — but only for one night. The Writers Guild Foundation (WGF) is hosting a special benefit reading of one of Star Trek’s legendary episodes, with several cast members from the show joining in on the fun.

WGF RetroReads Presents: Star Trek 60th is scheduled for August 30, with all proceeds going towards the Foundation’s initiatives. This includes a script archive, from which the script for “The Man Trap” will be featured during the event. “The Man Trap” holds the distinction of being the very first episode of Star Trek to air, originally part of series creator Gene Roddenberry’s pitch. This horror-themed episode follows Captain Kirk, Spock, and the Enterprise crew as they encounter a shapeshifting creature at a remote outpost.

Wyle will portray Kirk, with Taylor Dearden (Mel from the show) taking on the role of Spock. Other cast members from the show, including Katherine LaNasa (Dana), Fiona Dourif (Dr. McKay), Shabana Azeez (Dr. Javadi), and Ayesha Harris (Dr. Ellis), will also be involved, though their specific roles for the reading have yet to be revealed. The event will feature a live score and a replica of the Salt Vampire monster from the episode, courtesy of the Star Trek Archive. The choice of “The Man Trap” is significant, as Star Trek premiered in 1966, the same year the Writers Guild Foundation was established, with Roddenberry being a founding board member.

The event kicks off at 7 p.m. PT at the Lode Room in Los Angeles. In-person tickets are available for $66, while livestream tickets are priced at $20. Currently, only two Star Trek series are airing: Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy. The former will conclude after its fifth season, and the latter will wrap up after its second season, marking the first time since 2017 that there will be no Star Trek shows on television.

The series incorporates young adult themes while ensuring that the cadets and the Federation face genuine challenges.