Mike McMahan, co-creator and writer of the animated series "Rick and Morty (2013-)", is the creator and one of the executive producers of this new show.

Excerpts from Star Trek Lower Decks Cast, Character Designs, Ship Details Revealed:

In a twist, the new series would not follow the adventures of a heroic starship crew a la nearly every other Trek series, but instead would be a comedy featuring the unsung starship workers who do the day-to-day jobs that allow others to perform the heroic deeds.

Entitled Star Trek: Lower Decks, the new comedy series about the forgotten grunt workers of Trek is being developed by Mike McMahan, a huge Trek fan and former writer for Adult Swim’s breakout animated comedy series Rick and Morty.

...including the revelation that Lower Decks is set during The Next Generation era of Trek. It was also revealed that the show will revolve around four ensigns working on an insignificant Starfleet ship (so don’t look for an animated Jean-Luc Picard to make any cameos).

Videoclip:

• Star Trek: Lower Decks | Season 1 Official Trailer | CBS All Access.