Star Trek: Discovery is ending with its upcoming fifth season, however a well-recognized character from the sci-fi collection’ previous is about to return in a brand new Paramount+ movie. The streaming service has introduced that Michelle Yeoh will star within the Star Trek: Section 31 film. The story will comply with Emperor Philippa Georgiou (Yeoh) as she works with a secret group inside Starfleet attempting to guard the United Federation of Planets.
Paramount+ revealed extra in regards to the new film in a press launch.
Paramount+ at the moment introduced it has formally greenlit STAR TREK: SECTION 31 starring Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh. In this particular authentic film occasion for the service, Yeoh will return to her function as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, a personality she first performed in STAR TREK: DISCOVERY’s first season.
In STAR TREK: SECTION 31, Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with defending the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her previous. Produced by CBS Studios, manufacturing will start later this yr.
“I’m beyond thrilled to return to my ‘Star Trek’ family and to the role I’ve loved for so long,” mentioned Michelle Yeoh. “Section 31 has been near and dear to my heart since I began the journey of playing Philippa all the way back when this new golden age of ‘Star Trek’ launched. To see her finally get her moment is a dream come true in a year that’s shown me the incredible power of never giving up on your dreams. We can’t wait to share what’s in store for you, and until then: live long and prosper (unless Emperor Georgiou decrees otherwise)!”
“All the way back in 2017, before the first season of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY had even aired, Michelle had the idea to do a spin-off for her character, Philippa Georgiou,” mentioned govt producer Alex Kurtzman. “She broke new ground as one of the first two women on screen in the pilot to usher in a new age of ‘Trek,’ and now, six years later, STAR TREK: SECTION 31 finally arrives on the heels of her latest groundbreaking win. Everyone on Team ‘Trek’ couldn’t be more thrilled to have our legendary friend return home to us as we expand our storytelling into new and uncharted corners of the Trekverse. Long live Emperor Georgiou; long live Michelle Yeoh!”
“We’re thrilled that STAR TREK: SECTION 31 will be the next title in our ‘Star Trek’ universe,” mentioned Domenic DiMeglio, chief advertising and marketing officer and head of information at Paramount Streaming. “Michelle Yeoh is an incomparable talent – she brought Emperor Georgiou to life in such an incredibly fun and nuanced way that the character immediately became a fan favorite. We’re so thrilled to welcome Michelle back to the ‘Star Trek’ and Paramount+ family and can’t wait for fans to see what this special movie event has in store.”
“For years, we’ve been looking forward to Michelle Yeoh one day returning to ‘Star Trek,’” mentioned David Stapf, president of CBS Studios. “Her powerful performance as Captain and Emperor Georgiou was a pivotal moment for the return of the franchise, and her portrayal resonated with fans around the world in a multitude of ways. We couldn’t be prouder to join forces with Michelle once again as we continue to explore the ‘Star Trek’ universe, celebrate its legacy and chart a course for the future of the franchise.”
Written by Craig Sweeny and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, STAR TREK: SECTION 31 is govt produced by Alex Kurtzman, Craig Sweeny, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth and Michelle Yeoh, and is produced by CBS Studios in affiliation with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment.”
Star Trek: Discovery will return for its fifth and ultimate season in early 2024. A premiere date and extra particulars for Star Trek: Section 31 shall be introduced later.
What do you suppose? Will you be tuning in for the ultimate season of Discovery on Paramount+? Are you excited to see this new Star Trek movie?