Unlocking Star Trek: Section 31’s Shocking Secrets: Michelle Yeoh’s Key Role Revealed

Star Trek: Section 31’s Surprising Cameo: A Personal Connection

In a time when franchise movies often tease larger universes or set up future projects, Star Trek: Section 31 takes a different approach. Its late-game cameo is a refreshing change of pace, featuring a familiar actor who has never appeared in Star Trek before.

A Personal Connection

According to Section 31 star Michelle Yeoh, the cameo was all about personal connections she made in her Oscar-winning movie Everything Everywhere All at Once. When asked about the cameo, Yeoh gushed about her costar, raising her hands in the shape of a heart. She confirmed that she was involved in bringing the actor into Section 31.

The Cameo

The cameo features Jamie Lee Curtis, known for her roles in the Halloween franchise and Freaky Friday. The artificial intelligence, Control, is voiced and digitally portrayed by Curtis. The team behind Section 31, including executive producer Alex Kurtzman and director Olatunde Osunsanmi, kept the cameo under wraps, but Yeoh shared her excitement about the collaboration.

A Personal Touch

Yeoh explained that she was initially apprehensive about the cameo, but was convinced by someone to go for it. She praised Curtis, saying, "She doesn’t do anything she doesn’t believe in… I believe that. And I do also have faith that she did it because she loved me. I believe that." Yeoh also commended Curtis’s performance, saying, "She did such an incredible job."

A New Perspective

It’s a refreshing change to see Control, the artificial intelligence from Star Trek: Discovery, in a more personable light. Who would have thought that this faceless, bodiless villain was capable of such warmth and connection?

Key Takeaways

• Star Trek: Section 31 features a surprising cameo from Jamie Lee Curtis.
• The cameo was a personal connection between Michelle Yeoh and Curtis, made possible through their work on Everything Everywhere All at Once.
• Yeoh praised Curtis’s performance, saying she was convinced to take on the role because of Curtis’s commitment to her craft.