In the wake of this development, the premier of the CBS All-Access show currently stands delayed. The series was initially dated to air in May this year, reported Entertainment Weekly.
This is the second time the debut date of the date has changed.
Sarek's is the first character to get on board the new series, who has appeared previously in the Trek franchise.
Actor James Frain, who played mayor Theo Galavan (aka Azrael) on Fox's "Gotham" recently has been cast for the role, sources say.