Michelle Yeoh Reveals The Real Reason She Hesitated To Call Jamie Lee Curtis For ‘Star Trek’ Cameo

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The highly anticipated “Star Trek: Section 31” has now started streaming, and it’s hard to miss the significant appearance that was made. Fans of the series were rewarded with a reunion between the main character, Michelle Yeoh, and one of her past colleagues. Towards the end of the episode, Jamie Lee Curtis made an entrance as Control for Section 31. It turns out that Yeoh revealed to TopMob that she helped facilitate Curtis’ appearance, but she shared that she initially had reservations about it.

Previously, Jamie Lee Curtis and Michelle Yeoh starred in the 2022 film “Everything, Everywhere, All At Once,” a project that was a notable career milestone for both. Remarkably, they each took home an Oscar for their performances in this movie. I wondered if Yeoh’s appearance in “Section 31” would have transpired had they not worked together on that film. The actress wasn’t certain, but she did confess to having reservations about reaching out to her previous co-star for this new role.

To be quite honest, your query piqued my curiosity, and given our close bond, it felt natural to collaborate on this project with you, [Olatunde Osunsanmi]. When they suggested the perfect candidate, I couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement. My initial thought was to reach out to her personally because I knew she holds a special place in my heart and would go above and beyond for me. However, I wanted to make sure she believed in the project too. So, I took a deep breath and asked her to be part of this endeavor.

Multiple famous personalities like Pamela Anderson have spoken fondly about Curtis in their narratives, suggesting she is kind-hearted. Similarly, Curtis’ own emotional interviews convey this image. Therefore, it seems unlikely that the actress from ‘Trading Places’ would refuse Michelle Yeoh’s request. She might have agreed to do the cameo without needing a phone call. However, considering how minor her role was and given its potential inconvenience for Curtis, I suspect Michelle Yeoh wanted to be courteous by informing her friend that she valued Curtis’ assistance.

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Alex Kurtzman, the creator behind Star Trek, clarifies his role in the forthcoming cinematic ventures. He explains that the project known as Section 31 was initially planned as a movie for Paramount+’s platform, but has since been adapted into a series format instead.

The cameo hints at Jamie Lee Curtis potentially reprising her role as the leader of Star Trek: Section 31 in a sequel, though it’s uncertain if this will come to pass. While some viewers have given favorable feedback over the weekend, the general consensus among critics has been negative towards the Trek film, and this seems to be the dominant sentiment online.

At this stage, it’s merely conjecture whether the movie’s performance will influence Paramount’s decision to produce a sequel. Alex Kurtzman, in an interview with TrekCulture, suggested that a follow-up wasn’t strictly dependent on the film’s box office results, which makes sense given Michelle Yeoh’s high profile in Hollywood. If her busy movie schedule permits more Star Trek, I suspect Paramount would be thrilled to have her back. Similarly, Yeoh expressed enthusiasm for reprising her role as Georgiou, so I remain optimistic about the prospect of a sequel.

For now, I’m enjoying the connection between Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis, and how fortunate it was for them to act together once more, even if it was only for a short time. Don’t forget to catch up on “Star Trek: Section 31” if you haven’t seen it yet!

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2025-01-27 23:37