Since its release in 2017, USS Callister has become one of the most iconic episodes of Black Mirror. The success was so great that, with the arrival of USS Callister: Into Infinity in the seventh season, new rumors emerged about the possibility of a third episode set in this universe.
Now, recent statements from the cast and behind-the-scenes revelations further strengthen this expectation.
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Jimmi Simpson supports the idea of a third USS Callister episode
In a recent interview with The Direct Extras on YouTube, Jimmi Simpson, who plays Walton, commented on the possibility of a third episode. According to the actor, the cast and crew are completely open to a new production:
“Everybody is behind it. Everybody really gets along with each other.”
— Jimmi Simpson
Although there is still no official confirmation, Simpson believes that if Charlie Brooker decides to continue the story, a new episode would be inevitable:
“I have no doubt that were Charlie to have that bug in his brain, he would come up with something that’s just like, ‘Oh right, it is essential that we have a third one.'”
— Jimmi Simpson
Furthermore, the actor praised USS Callister Infinity, emphasizing that the sequel was not just an extension of the original success, but a necessary expansion that deepened the story’s universe.
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USS Callister almost became a spinoff series
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, published in June 2024, it was revealed that Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker and director Toby Haynes had developed a plan to turn USS Callister into its own series. The project would have had several episodes planned to further expand the story’s universe.
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About the project’s development stage, Haynes stated:
“We were literally about to start what was going to be a Callister series.”
— Toby Haynes
However, the 2023 writers’ and actors’ strike (SAG-AFTRA strike) interrupted the plans. With the prolonged work stoppage and the difficulty of coordinating the cast’s schedules, the project ended up being reworked. The result was what we now know as USS Callister: Into Infinity — the sixth episode of Black Mirror‘s seventh season.
Despite the changes, the article highlights that the interest in turning Callister into a trilogy still exists, leaving open the possibility of new chapters in the future.
Source: Hollywood Reporter.
The future of USS Callister remains uncertain
So far, there has been no official confirmation from Netflix or Charlie Brooker about a new continuation. However, the enthusiasm of the cast and the original plans to expand the USS Callister universe show that the potential for a new episode — or even a complete trilogy — remains alive.
If the future holds another journey aboard the Infinity, it seems that both the fans and the creators will be ready to embark.
