Michelle Yeoh is Unstoppable in the First Glimpse of ‘Star Trek: Section 31’
Logline
Michelle Yeoh shines in the first teaser for the upcoming “Star Trek: Section 31” movie, a one-time event series spinning off from “Star Trek: Discovery”.
Breakdown
- Paramount+ unveiled the first teaser during San Diego Comic-Con.
- “Star Trek: Section 31” features Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou.
- Connected to “Star Trek: Discovery”.
- Cast includes Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl, Sam Richardson, and more.
- Described as a dark, humorous take on Starfleet.
Plot Beats
Emperor Philippa Georgiou becomes an agent for Section 31, a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she confronts the ghosts of her past.
Cast and Crew
- Michelle Yeoh: Emperor Philippa Georgiou
- Omari Hardwick
- Kacey Rohl
- Sam Richardson
- Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi
- Written by Craig Sweeny
- Exec produced by Alex Kurtzman, Craig Sweeny, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Trevor Roth, Rod Roddenberry, Michelle Yeoh
Buzz and Highlights
Dubbed as Star Trek’s version of “Suicide Squad”, the movie promises a mix of dark humor and unconventional Starfleet tales. It is intended as the franchise’s first TV movie, expanding producer Alex Kurtzman’s Star Trek Universe.
Production Notes
- Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi
- Known for directing “The Fourth Kind”, “Evidence”, and several “Star Trek: Discovery” episodes.
- Intended to be a pivotal part of the expanded Star Trek Universe.
Closing Credits
“Star Trek: Section 31” is set to stream on Paramount+ starting in early 2025. Stay tuned for final release dates. Looking forward to seeing Emperor Georgiou in action!
Here’s the first teaser trailer for Olatunde Osunsanmi’s TV movie “Star Trek: Section 31” from YouTube:
