New Discovery Writers and Cast. In this episode of Stage Nine, Mike and John take a look at all the news regarding Star Trek: Discovery! As the latest incarnation of the franchise begins production, we discuss the new writers, Ted Sullivan, Bo Yeon Kim and Erika Lippoldt, and the new Sarek, James Frain. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) New Writers (00:00:41)  James Frain (00:14:06) Disco Delay (00:23:17) Closing (00:32:50) HostsMike Schindler and John Mills ProductionMike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Jeff Sutter (Associate Producer) Chris Stenftenagel (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)