Deadline is reporting today that actress Sofia Boutella has been cast in what is being called a “lead role” in 2016’s follow-up to Star Trek Into Darkness.
The Algerian actress and dancer, age 33, has a somewhat limited on-screen resume, but was most recently seen in this Spring’s Kingsman: The Secret Service.
Boutella also spent several years as a dancer on tour with Madonna, performing in several venues including the Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show in 2012. Here’s a 2011 interview with her as part of a NIKE campaign in the UK:
There’s limited information available on her character in the upcoming film, but as always, we’ll continue to share more Star Trek 3 casting news as additional information becomes available.