Ruaridh Aldington is set to join the cast of “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” Season 2 as a series regular, announced at San Diego Comic-Con during the show’s “Star Trek” 60th anniversary panel. Karim Diané shared the update at the franchise’s Comic-Con events, alongside a separate announcement from Variety tied to the same panel.
Aldington will portray Keats, a young alien the cadets encounter during an away mission. Both outlets describe Keats as having a mysterious backstory, with official character language indicating the cadets make a risky decision connected to his presence. The announcements position Keats as a recurring figure within the season rather than a one-off guest appearance.
No additional details about the season’s plot, release date, or the full supporting cast changes are provided in the excerpts.
