A 'Walking Dead' favorite is the new lead on 'Star Trek: Discovery'

Star Trek: Discovery has found its lead.
It's Walking Dead actress Sonequa Martin-Green, Mashable has confirmed. She will be the first African-American woman to lead a Star Trek cast, fulfilling executive producer Bryan Fuller's goal for a female lead that would ideally be played by a woman of color. 
Martin-Green will continue to appear in her regular role as Sasha on The Walking Dead in addition to starring in Discovery. 
The actress joins previously announced cast members Michelle Y