Summary
The Orvilleseason 4’s filming start window has reportedly just been revealed. Created by Seth MacFarlane, the popularStar Trekparody series premiered in 2017, most recently returning for an acclaimed season 3 in 2022. Since then, however, news regardingThe Orvilleseason 4has been hard to come by, and Hulu has essentially kept the show on ice.
Now,Parks and Cons(viaTheWrap) shares that Scott Grimes, who plays Lt. Gordon Malloy, offered an update onThe Orvilleseason 4 while attending theStar Trek Las Vegasconvention.
While no direct quote from Grimes is shared, the actor reportedly revealed thatproduction onThe Orvilleseason 4 “begins in January or February [2025].“A similar sentiment was also shared byTrek Profiles Podcast:
According to Trek Profiles, Grimes revealed that filming will start “after New Yearssometime.”
The Long Wait For The Orville Season 4 Explained
The Hulu Series Hasn’t Been Officially Renewed Or Cancelled
FollowingThe Orville’s season 3 finale, it’s been a frustrating wait for news regarding season 4. The show made the jump from Fox to Hulu after season 2, and the streaming service notably did not officially renew or cancel the show after the season 3 finale. Varying updates would arrive in the following months and years that only made the show’s situation more confusing.
The Orville’s 3 Different Timelines Explained
Seth MacFarlane’s The Orville has explored many classic sci-fi tropes over the past three seasons, and alternate timelines are no exception.
That same month, however, fellowThe Orvillecast member J. Leeposted cryptic tweets suggesting news regarding season 4 could be imminent. Grimes' latest update is the most concrete one regarding the series yet, but nothing will be official until MacFarlane or Hulu make an actual announcement confirming a season 4 renewal. For now, though, things are looking promising for those awaitingThe Orville’s return.
The Orville
Cast
Created by Seth McFarlane and set in the 25th century, The Orville follows the crew of the titular ship and its captain, Ed Mercer (McFarlane) as they explore the galaxy. Inspired by Star Trek, it also spoofs the sci-fi classic, taking a comedic approach to its serialized story and science-fiction premise. Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, and Scott Grimes star alongside McFarlane as part of an ensemble cast.
