It’s official — Star Trek: Discovery actor Michelle Yeoh is getting her own spin-off series, centered around the former Terran Empire leader’s adventures as part of Starfleet’s covert-ops group, Section 31.
Announced today by CBS, the studio confirmed rumors which have been swirling since last Fall about her Mirror Universe character’s expanded role in the Star Trek universe.
Michelle Yeoh’s statement:
“I’m so excited to continue telling these rich Star Trek stories,” said Yeoh in a statement. “Being a part of this universe and this character specifically has been such a joy for me to play. I can’t wait to see where it all goes — certainly I believe it will go ‘where no woman has ever gone before!’”
In addition, Star Trek franchise head Alex Kurtzman, who will be an executive producer on the project, confirmed that the yet-to-be-titled Section 31 series will be led by showrunners Bo Yeun ‘Boey’ Kim and Erika Lippoldt, writing partners who have served as executive story editors and producers on Star Trek: Discovery.
Kurtzman’s statement:
“Michelle has shattered ceilings, broken boundaries, and astonished us with her grace and gravitas for decades,” Kurtzman said. “As a human, I adore her. As an actor, I revere her. Erika and Boey are remarkable, exciting writers who bring a fresh perspective to the world of Star Trek, and we’re all thrilled to explore the next wild chapter in the life of Captain Philippa Georgiou.”
We’ll bring you all the news on this upcoming Star Trek series, expected to land on CBS All Access as soon as more becomes available.
This makes the fifth confirmed Trek series of the Kurtzman era, following Discovery, Lower Decks, the untitled Picard revival series, and the kid-focused animated show in development.
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