After nearly two years of build-up, it feels so good to say we’re in the first season of Star Trek: Discovery, doesn’t it?
We’re all catching our breath after last night’s premiere in the US and Canada (and today on Netflix around the world), the creative team behind the series is finally able to open up their photo vaults and share a host of behind-the-scenes imagery from the series’ production – with promises of more to come throughout the year.
First up is a series of makeup transformation photos turning Discovery actress Mary Chieffo into Klingon strategist L’Rell, with the help of award-winning makeup designers James MacKinnon and Glenn Hetrick — while Chieffo herself shared an image between takes, sharing a liquid snack with fellow actor David Tomlinson.
A look into the make-up process as Mary Chieffo transforms into L'Rell. #StarTrekDiscovery pic.twitter.com/6JvifBNIyI
— Star Trek: Discovery (@StarTrekNetflix) September 25, 2017
Want to see a look of the Klingons #StarTrekDiscovery ? Check out @glenn_hetrick @NevillePage @marythechief https://t.co/zaBxmyuFDz pic.twitter.com/CkIFLBkhKO
— Glenn Hetrick (@glenn_hetrick) September 25, 2017
"Two Klingons share a smoothie" @dandeliontongue #KlingonKleanse #TeamKlingon #LRell #OrEq #bts @startrekcbs pic.twitter.com/JhIlF0wVgn
— Mary Chieffo (she/her) 🏳️🌈 (@marythechief) September 25, 2017
Discovery executive story editor Bo Yoen Kim shared some shots, including writing partner Erika Lippolt with a bottle of Chateau Picard from the Shenzhou set:
TONIGHT. Discovery begins. #StarTrekDiscovery #스타트렉디스커버리 pic.twitter.com/KbwocppAuv
— Bo Yeon Kim (@extspace) September 24, 2017
My writing partner @gryphonmetal holds Captain Georgiou’s prized bottle from Château Picard. #BTS #StarTrekDiscovery pic.twitter.com/tV09KDDzOd
— Bo Yeon Kim (@extspace) September 25, 2017
Discovery producer and director Olatunde Osunsanmi released a pair of photos last night, showcasing the craftsmanship that goes into the the show’s sets:
The Shenzhou from ‘space’#StarTrekDiscovery pic.twitter.com/zYNiVUQoZz
— Olatunde Osunsanmi (@CenterWillHold) September 25, 2017
That Klingon Sarcophagus is quite the cinematic marvel. You’ll see more of it tonight!#STARTREKDISCOVERY pic.twitter.com/7TxWg5Aejx
— Olatunde Osunsanmi (@CenterWillHold) September 25, 2017
Producer Aaron Baiers put out a number of shots showcasing details from the Discovery sets, including a set of books in Captain Georgiou’s ready room with some familiar titles.
https://twitter.com/abaiers/status/912158195782606848
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https://twitter.com/abaiers/status/912153804715442176
#StarTrekDiscovery wonder what Captain Georgiou has on her book shelf? Some fun Easter eggs for all Trek lovers. #bts pic.twitter.com/e5rp6zEGxM
— Aaron Baiers (@abaiers) September 25, 2017
Captain Georgiou I will follow you anywhere. One of my favorite #BTS shots from rehearsal for Ep. 1. #StarTrekDiscovery ❤️❤️🖖🖖 pic.twitter.com/u51pVIMMkT
— Aaron Baiers (@abaiers) September 25, 2017
Of course, Discovery co-executive producer Ted Sullivan had his own snaps to share on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/karterhol/status/912048090458185729
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Finally, Discovery art director Matt Middleton shared a host of production design images on his own Twitter feed last night, from set design to Starfleet logo development:
Incredible UI of the Shenzhou Bridge in #StarTrekDiscovery by @timothypeel1 . His attention to detail astounds. #DGCTrekkies pic.twitter.com/GTHAcEDoOi
— Matt Middleton (@MattMiddleton1) September 25, 2017
Q'aplah! The Klingon Bridge in all its glory. Noble deeds call for noble digs. #StarTrekDiscovery #DGCTrekkies Kudos to @sam_michlap pic.twitter.com/kNBf3apkbG
— Matt Middleton (@MattMiddleton1) September 25, 2017
Shenzhou Bridge #conceptart by Ryan Dening of @NorthFrontInc for #StarTrekDiscovery locked on the target. #DGCTrekkies made it real. pic.twitter.com/WeekyUWbRA
— Matt Middleton (@MattMiddleton1) September 25, 2017
Check out the design development of the logo by #StarTrekDiscovery gfx @tsangstagangsta and versions that didn't make the cut. #DGCTrekkies pic.twitter.com/bLz1PKzTnV
— Matt Middleton (@MattMiddleton1) September 25, 2017
Here are the final Starfleet Command logos by #DGCTrekkies @tsangstagangsta seen on #StarTrekDiscovery Shenzhou Bridge and uniforms. pic.twitter.com/nIEXCaox81
— Matt Middleton (@MattMiddleton1) September 25, 2017
Check out the amazing motion graphics on the Shenzhou Bridge by Tim Peel, head of motion graphics at #StarTrekDiscovery. #DGCTrekkies pic.twitter.com/YexTFlAbfD
— Art Departmental (@artdepartmental) September 25, 2017
Var'hama funeral torches by Nick Augustyn and engraved plinth by @tsangstagangsta honour the #StarTrekDiscovery Klingon Bridge. #DGCTrekkies pic.twitter.com/Vg4g21zQ1A
— Matt Middleton (@MattMiddleton1) September 25, 2017
Live tweeting the #StarTrekDiscovery Premiere. Stay tuned for exclusive images and insights from our Art Department #DGCTrekkies. Engage! pic.twitter.com/EiM1TwWnU7
— Matt Middleton (@MattMiddleton1) September 25, 2017
Star Trek: Discovery returns with episode 1.03 – “Context is for Kings” – next Sunday!