The Star TrekFranchise grew rapidly with the addition of many new shows in recent decades. Even though there are many of them already on air in 2022, we still have more. Star TrekSpinoffs are possible. Section 31After the premiere of “The First Spinoff”, the spinoff was announced. Star Trek: Discovery, but many shows have premiered since, and it hasn’t aired one episode yet.
Many fans may be curious about the situation. Section 31 spinoff and if we’ll ever see it on Paramount+. We have all the answers for that and more, so for anyone looking for what’s happening with this Michelle Yeoh-led series, look no further.
The Series Last Updated February 2022
Star Trek recently confirmed that while it’s been a long time since they announced the Section 31There are still plans to spinoff. Paramount+ Original Scripted Series President Nicole Clemens said this at the TCA Winter Tour in Feb 2022 (via Den of Geek) and promised that more news would come on the series soon. It’s possible “soon”This could be the First Contact Day celebration scheduled for April 2022. It will feature an in person celebration in Chicago.
Good news! Star Trek: Discovery successfully sent Michelle Yeoh’s character, Phillipa Georgiou, back in time back in Season 3. The Section 31As the organization was involved in the first seasons, it seems that spinoffs took place in the distant past. DiscoveryBefore the time jump well into future. We can at least have the character in place to allow the spinoff to take place, which was presumably required before the series premiered. Hopefully, that means the wait won’t be much longer.
This series has been in development for quite some while
Star Trek announced Section 31 back in 2019, and while the series hasn’t premiered, that isn’t to say nothing happened. Alex Kurtzman assured that while the show isn’t in production, development and scripts are moving along on the series. Kurtzman It should be noted that COVIDStar Trek writers had the opportunity to catch up on their scripts during shutdowns. This was even after many of their production schedules were delayed for months. Now that things are seemingly back on track for the franchise, it’s possible that progress is moving much smoother on all fronts.
As of March 2022, we don’t know exactly where development is on Section 31, but given the time gap Star Trek writers got with scripts while production couldn’t happen, it’s possible they’re just waiting on a chance to start filming. However, there are specific parameters to be aware of. Section 31 in that department, which may also explain why the series isn’t happening right now.
One Star Trek Show That’s Currently On Air Must End Before Production Can Begin
Section 31It will, however. Star Trek’s decision-makers are clear that one thing needs to happen before the show officially airs. In an interview, Julie McNamara, Paramount Plus programming chief, and Alex Kurtzman, Paramount Plus programming chief, said that they both needed to do one thing before the show airs. VarietyThat is what you need to Section 31One of the current airings is about to take place Star TrekThe end of shows must come. That’s a bittersweet pill to swallow for some fans who want every TrekThe show will continue to air for eternity. However, streaming and television is a reality that we must all accept.
It seems that we already know which, but the good news is that it’s not yet. Star TrekShow will be over. Section 31. Star Trek: PicardThis was Only three seasons were planned, and with Season 3 already in production, the Jean-Luc Picard series’ days are numbered. It’s not the best news for fans who love Picard, but it’s certainly better for a series that planned to end to get a series finale than one that had no intention of ending. Plus, then there’s a slot open for Section 31It should be fun.
Michelle Yeoh’s Availability Might Play A Factor In Production
Michelle Yeoh wasn’t exactly an unfamiliar face in Hollywood when she joined Star Trek: DiscoveryHer, however, is a different story. star power rose quite a bitThe first season of the series. Since Season 1, she’s been in movies like Crazy Rich Asians, Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsIs it? Confirmed Avatar 2Its planned sequels. AvatarYeoh’s busy schedule will be made worse by Yeoh’s acting and supporting roles. However, it is possible for any actor or actress to join the MCU at an unexpected moment. I’m not sure we’ll see her Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Character again, but the Shang Chi character feels possible.
Filming a television series is a time commitment, especially if you’re the star of the show. With Michelle Yeoh’s busy schedule, it’s possible locking her down for a season or more of Section 31 isn’t going to be the easiest thing to schedule. This is speculation. It is possible that the process is simpler or is already known.
A Minimum of One Other Star Trek: Discovery Cast Member May Appear
We are certain Michelle Yeoh will be appearing in Section 31As the star of the show, Star TrekPlace another DiscoveryA veteran who played a crucial role in the organization’s history. Ash Tyler, played by actor Shazad Latif, was made acting commander of the covert organization in Georgiou’s absence. It makes sense that Latif would also return to the series. At one point, the actor appeared to believe that too.
Talk to Trekkie GirlsShazad Lasif believed that production was only a few years off when he saw it in 2019. Obviously, he didn’t know about COVID and production shutdowns then, but with that factored in, it’s possible the slightly altered timeline of when Star Trek wanted to do Section 31It is now back on track. Either way, Latif hasn’t said he won’t be involved in the time since, so it stands to reason he’s still involved. Hopefully, we’ll find out soon.
Section 31The product is still in development. Fans will be able to view it with a Paramount+ subscription. Check out what else you can do in the interim. Other TrekThe future is bright for showsHere’s what you can expect for the remainder of 2022, and beyond.