Star Trek: Section 31 | Production Officially Underway On The Paramount+ Original Movie Event
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Michelle Yeoh to reprise her role as Philippa Georgiou in the Paramount+ original movie event, Star Trek: Section 31.
Paramount+ today announced that production has begun in Toronto on STAR TREK: SECTION 31. An original movie event starring Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh. In STAR TREK: SECTION 31, Yeoh will reprise her fan-favorite role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou. A character she played in STAR TREK: DISCOVERY’s first season. Who joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past.
It has been announced that Omari Hardwick from the TV series Power. And Kacey Rohl from the TV series Hannibal have joined the cast. Emmy winner Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso), Sven Ruygrok (One Piece). Robert Kazinsky (Pacific Rim), Humberly Gonzalez (Ginny & Georgia). And James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry) have joined the cast of the original movie event.
ALEX KURTZMAN
“And we’re off to the races! Thrilled to report principal photography has started on STAR TREK: SECTION 31,” said executive producer Alex Kurtzman. “We welcome our incredible cast of new characters as they join our beloved Michelle Yeoh on her next wild adventure across the ‘Trek’ universe.”
OMARI HARDWICK
Hardwick is most famous for his leading role as James ‘Ghost’ St. Patrick in the hit series Power. Which earned him critical acclaim and back-to-back Image Awards (NAACP) for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series. Following his success in Power, Hardwick starred opposite Jennifer Lopez in the thriller The Mother. Hardwick also starred in the limited series Pieces of Her and Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead. Next, Hardwick will star in Xeno, from Kevin Hart’s Heartbeat production company.
In addition to acting, Hardwick founded the film and production company Bravelife in 2010. A talented actor, Hardwick also is a poet and musical artist; his debut album “Concrete & Whiskey” is on the horizon.
KACEY ROHL
Rohl’s first on-screen appearance was in 2010 in the reboot of the series V. She is most famous for her roles as Abigail Hobbs in Hannibal and Sterling Fitch in The Killing. She played Prudence in the 2011 Warner Bros feature Red Riding Hood, opposite Amanda Seyfried. And portrayed Kerry Campbell in Wayward Pines, Alena in Arrow and Marina in The Magicians. After starring in the series Fortunate Son, she led the cast of the Toronto Film Festival’s buzzy White Lie. Which garnered her a spot among TIFF’s Rising Stars platform in 2019.
SAM RICHARDSON
Richardson is best known for his standout role as Richard Splett on Veep. He most recently earned two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. Winning his first Emmy for his role in Ted Lasso. His diverse career includes starring in The Afterparty, Hocus Pocus 2 and Velma and voicing Uncle Brill in DreamWorks’ Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken. His notable filmography includes Good Boys, Game Over Man, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Neighbors 2, Senior Year, The Tomorrow War, Werewolves Within, Superintelligence, Detroiters, and Office Christmas Party. On television, he’s been seen in The Office, New Girl, Arrested Development and I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson. Richardson is an alumnus of Second City Chicago MainStage.
SVEN RUYGROK
Ruygrok is a dynamic South African actor who is well-known for his role as Rambo in the Spud film franchise alongside John Cleese, Troye Sivan and Caspar Lee. His other films include City of Violence, The Empty Man, Bring It On and Inside Man: Most Wanted. He has played lead roles in the recent films The Good Life and Breathing In (currently in post-production) and has also appeared as Cabaji in the popular TV series One Piece.
ROB KAZINSKY
Kazinsky appears in The Gray Man, directed by the Russo Brothers, alongside Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Ana de Armas. He also stars in the drama Second Chance. He starred opposite Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson in Captain Marvel; opposite Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara in Hot Pursuit, directed by Anne Fletcher; and opposite Alexander Skarsgård and Paul Rudd in Mute for director Duncan Jones and Liberty Films. Kazinsky also appeared in the feature Warcraft for Jones. Previously, Kazinsky starred in Guillermo del Toro’s film Pacific Rim, opposite Charlie Hunnam and Idris Elba, and was the mysterious love interest to Anna Paquin in True Blood.
HUMBERLY GONZALEZ
Gonzalez next will play a lead in the feature Horrorscope. The actress stars in the new Star Wars video game, Star Wars: Outlaws, and is also a cast member of the hit series, Ginny & Georgia. Additionally, she was recently seen in Jupiter’s Legacy. She starred in Nobody, opposite Bob Odenkirk and Connie Nielson; Slumberland, opposite Jason Momoa; and the indie A Hundred Lies. She played the lead role in the mini-series Utopia Falls and recurred on the series Nurses. Last year, Humberly played the fan-favorite role of Vanessa on the series In the Dark. Her previous credits include Orphan Black, Saving Hope, Workin’ Moms and The Detail. Humberly is a graduate of the prestigious CFC Conservatory program in Toronto and the National Theatre School in Montreal.
JAMES HIROYUKI LIAO
Liao is a character actor who was trained at Juilliard. He is well-known for portraying the roles of Edmond Ku in the award-winning series “The Dropout” and Albert Nguyen in the Emmy-winning series “Barry.” He is scheduled to appear in the upcoming limited series “Presumed Innocent” and the first season of “Orphan Black: Echoes.” Additionally, he will continue his recurring role of Lt. Fleming in the new season of “Blue Bloods.” Liao’s recent credits include Cowboy Bebop, opposite John Cho, and Paramount Pictures’ Snake Eyes with Henry Golding.
Other notable roles include Michael Pak in the film Lost Girls and voicing Toshiaki in Tim Burton’s animated film Frankenweenie. Liao has tackled a diverse range of roles, from battling aliens in Battle Los Angeles to displaying his comedic skills in Management alongside Jennifer Aniston, Woody Harrelson, and Steve Zahn. His television presence includes recurring roles in Paramount+’s SEAL TEAM, Prison Break, CSI and 24, along with guest appearances on shows like Manifest, Iron Fist and Law & Order.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Craig Sweeny wrote and Olatunde Osunsanmi directed the upcoming TV series, STAR TREK: SECTION 31. The show is a collaboration between CBS Studios, Secret Hideout, and Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producers include Alex Kurtzman, Craig Sweeny, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, and Michelle Yeoh. Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment.
STAR TREK: SECTION 31 will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and in all international markets where the service is available. The movie is being distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
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