The cast of a brand new Star Trek adventure welcomes some familiar faces to the sci-fi franchise, including an Academy Award winner.
Originally pitched as a spin-off series, Star Trek Section 31 has become a standalone film. It will be streaming exclusively on Paramount+ from January 24.
The movie brings back some old favourites and introduces fresh takes on beloved characters from the Trek universe. Star Trek Section 31 sees the return of Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, reprising her role from Star Trek: Discovery. She joins a secret division of Starfleet known as Section 31.
Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she must also confront the sins of her past. Here’s who else is in the cast of the film and where you might recognise them from, reports the Irish Star.
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Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou
Michelle Yeoh returns as Philippa Georgiou, a character she first portrayed in Star Trek Discovery. While she was a recurring guest star in that series, her popularity as Philippa has earned her own movie.
Yeoh won an Oscar for her performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once, and she has also appeared in Wicked, Crazy Rich Asians, and the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies.
Omari Hardwick as Alok Sahar
Alok Sahar, portrayed by Omari Hardwick, is a strategic genius tasked with recruiting Emperor Philippa Georgiou for a covert mission on behalf of Section 31. Driven to atone for past actions, Sahar serves the greater good.
Hardwick, known for his role in the series Power and films such as Army of the Dead and Kick-Ass, brings Alok to life for the spin-off movie.
Sam Richardson as Quasi
Sam Richardson, primarily known for his comedic roles, plays Quasi in Section 31. Known as The Enigma, Quasi is disinterested in the delusion of utopia, according to StarTrek.com’s character rundown.
Richardson has appeared in several episodes of the Netflix sketch series I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson and has had roles in Ted Lasso, Veep, and The Afterparty on Apple TV+.
Robert Kazinsky as Zeph
Former soap star Robert Kazinsky plays Zeph, an armoured, mechanised warrior who is part of the Section 31 crew. Fans may recognise Kazinsky from his stint in EastEnders as Sean Slater from 2006 until 2022. Post-EastEnders, he took on a role in the Netflix action film The Gray Man.
Humberly Gonzalez as Melle
Humberly Gonzalez portrays Melle, a character who is suggested to be of Deltan heritage. This race, introduced in the original Star Trek film, is known for its amplified sensual tendencies and telekinetic abilities. Gonzalez is known for her roles in Netflix’s Ginny and Georgia and as the voice of a character in Star Wars Outlaws.
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Kacey Rohl as Rachel Garrett
Kacey Rohl portrays Rachel Garrett as the only Starfleet official in the Section 31 crew. This is a younger version of the character that appears in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Rohl has previously appeared in Hannibal, Arrow, and had a small part in The Good Doctor.
Sven Ruygrok as Fuzz
Sven Ruygrok plays Fuzz, who seems to be the hot-headed one among the crew, struggling to control his emotions. Ruygrok has previously appeared in the Netflix live-action adaptation of the anime One Piece and an episode of the TV series Warrior.
Star Trek Section 31 is streaming on Paramount+, January 24
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