Paramount+ has dropped its first trailer for the new Star Trek movie starring Michelle Yeoh.
Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi and written by Craig Sweeny, Star Trek: Section 31 sees Yeoh return to the role of Emperor Philippa Georgiou, having previously played Georgiou in season one of Star Trek: Discovery.
Per the official synopsis, Emperor Philippa Georgiou “joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past.”
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Joining Yeoh on the cast are Power star Omari Hardwick and Ted Lasso actor Sam Richardson who star alongside former Eastenders actor Robert Kazinsky, Barry star James Hiroyuki Liao, Hannibal‘s Kacey Rohl, Humberly González and Sven Ruygrok.
As the teaser trailer shows, Georgiou, who appears to be the manager/owner of a glamorous club, is recruited by Starfleet for a secret mission.
“Philippa Georgiou, you’re a tyrant who murdered her own people by the millions. The past always catches up with you,” says Hardwick’s character to Yeoh’s Georgiou.
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The trailer, which is set to a remix of Beyoncé’s ‘Formation’, sees Georgiou join the Federation spy group known as Section 31 and a whole host of action ensues.
It looks like we’ll also get a look at Phillippa’s past as the trailer shows a young Georgiou, played by Miku Martineau.
Previously speaking about her return to the Star Trek Universe, Yeoh said: “I’m beyond thrilled to return to my Star Trek family and to the role I’ve loved for so long.”
“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,” she added.
“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).”
Star Trek: Section 31 has no official release date yet. Star Trek: Discovery seasons 1-4 are streaming on Paramount+. A fifth and final season has been confirmed, and is expected to premiere in early 2024.
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