Based on the acclaimed science-fiction novel Manhattan Transfer by John E. Stith, the production is believed to be the first of its kind: a pilot-length scripted television episode created entirely through Generative AI.
The series bridges generations of science-fiction audiences, connecting the legacy of classic television with the possibilities of a rapidly evolving technological era.
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lee Majors, celebrated for his iconic roles in The Six Million Dollar Man and The Fall Guy, and Nichelle Nichols, beloved worldwide as Lieutenant Uhura from Star Trek, star in Manhattan Transfer, a groundbreaking science-fiction television series based on the acclaimed novel by John E. Stith.
Created, produced, co-written and directed by Sky Conway, Manhattan Transfer is being produced by Skyrocket Studios and the Manhattan Transfer Film Fund.
The cast also includes Herbert Jefferson Jr., best known for his role as Lieutenant Boomer on the original Battlestar Galactica, Jason Faunt of The Power Rangers and up-and-coming young star Chalet Brannan.
The story begins when the island of Manhattan is inexplicably severed from Earth, put beneath an enormous dome and placed aboard a colossal alien mothership containing thousands of other domed alien cities taken from planets throughout the universe.
Television icon Lee Majors leads the series.
Through Generative AI and authorized digital recreation, Majors is presented as a younger visual version of himself, evoking the era in which audiences first knew him as the star of The Six Million Dollar Man.
“I’ve been fortunate enough to play some pretty memorable characters over the years, but Matt Sheehan is something different. Manhattan Transfer has a great science-fiction premise, but underneath all of that is a very human story. I’m excited for audiences to see what we’re creating.” Lee Majors
The late Nichelle Nichols, whose groundbreaking portrayal of Lieutenant Uhura in Star Trek made her an enduring figure in science-fiction television, stars as Nova Taylor, a world-renowned astrophysicist.
“My mom and Sky Conway shared a friendship that lasted more than 30 years. They were business partners for 15 years. Their relationship went far beyond business—they were truly close friends. Years before my mom passed away, Sky talked with her about having a significant role in Manhattan Transfer. She loved John Stith’s book and was genuinely excited about being part of the series. She wanted to be there. I know how much this project meant to her, and I believe she would have been thrilled to see this story brought to life and to be part of this new chapter in science-fiction television.”
Kyle Johnson— Son and Executor of the Nichelle Nichols Estate
PRODUCTION UNDERWAY
The Manhattan Transfer pilot is currently in production, with more than one-third of the production now completed.
Upon completion, the producers plan to present the pilot to television networks, streaming platforms and distributors for consideration as an ongoing series.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Liberty Turner
Info@SkyRocket.pictures
310-464-5745
www.Manhattantransfer.tv
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