Instagram/Andy Weir & Alex Kurtzman Celebrity Andy Weir apologizes to Kurtzman after backlash over Star Trek criticism, sparked by his Critical Drinker podcast remarks on the franchise's direction. May 4, 2026 AceShowbiz - Andy Weir has publicly apologized to Alex Kurtzman, the producer behind several Star Trek series, following controversial remarks he made about recent Star Trek shows. The apology came after Weir's comments sparked backlash from fans and fellow writers, including Don Winslow, a writer known for Crime 101.