Gene Roddenberry envisioned a future that celebrated diversity and inclusion, and Star Trek: Discovery will continue to honor that ideal in Season 3, which premieres Thursday, Oct.
15 on CBS All Access. TV Guide has learned that the new season will introduce the franchise's first non-binary and transgender characters.
New character Adira, who is non-binary, is described as "highly intelligent with a confidence and self-assurance well beyond their years." They'll make a new home on the U.S.S.
Discovery and form an unexpected friendship with Lt. Stamets (Anthony Rapp) and Dr. Culber (Wilson Cruz). The role will be played by Blu del Barrio, who is also non-binary and whose pronouns are they/them.