Actress Michelle Yeoh is known for her work in the films Police Story 3: Supercop, Yes, Madam, and more. The actress won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once, making her the first Asian-origin actress to win the leading role award.
Yeoh also starred as Philippa Georgiou in the Star Trek universe. While she appeared as a guest star in Star Trek: Discovery, she reprised her role in Star Trek: Short Treks and will be seen in a film centered around her character. While she has been vocal about her excitement for the franchise, another actor from Discovery was keen on returning.
Star Trek: Discovery’s Saru Actor Doug Jones Is Ready To Come Back
The new generation show Star Trek: Discovery ended its five-season run earlier this year. The emotional ending to the show was appreciated by fans and critics alike, with most of the arcs of the characters wrapped up to satisfaction. Though actor Doug Jones, who played Saru, mentioned that he was happy with the ending, he did not mind coming back to the series.
According to Jones, the cast did not feel like the fifth season would be the end, as the decision to end the series was a surprise. He mentioned in an interview with Trek Movie that the producers had plans for a sixth season but the decision came from the higher-ups. Hence, the makers had to wrap up many arcs quickly in the final season.
Despite being satisfied with Saru’s arc of marrying T’Rina and becoming an ambassador, Jones mentioned that he would be willing to come back to the show. He said,
I feel that yes, had we come back, I would have been ready to do all 10 episodes again. Remember we started season 1 with 15 episodes. So the 10-episode model was much more palatable, living away from home in Toronto.
Jones reportedly also wondered where his character might have gone had they decided to go for more seasons as he knew the producers had more plans. He also mentioned that despite the satisfying arc, the ending was bittersweet.
Star Trek: Discovery’s Universe Continues With Michelle Yeoh’s Star Trek: Section 31
While the show Star Trek: Discovery ended after a five-season run earlier this year, there have been more plans to explore the characters from the show in a film. One of the first TV films that will come out of the Discovery batch is the Michelle Yeoh starrer Star Trek: Section 31. The actress will be reprising her role as General Georgiou in the upcoming film.
Yeoh had appeared in the show multiple times as Philippa Georgiou, originally the Captain of the USS Shenzhou, who was killed. Yeoh also played the role of Georgiou’s Mirror Universe counterpart, who is a ruthless Emperor. The actress will be headlining the Section 31 film. In a statement to THR, she 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.
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.
The upcoming film will reportedly see Michelle Yeoh’s character joining a secret federation called Section 31 in order to protect the United Federation of the Planets.
Star Trek: Discovery is streaming on Paramount+.
