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TMC · 11-10-2018, 01:50 AM

https://deadline.com/2018/11/michell...ns-1202498617/

Yeoh's Captain Emperor Georgiou could become the second Star Trek character to be spun off into a new CBS All Access series, following in the footsteps of Patrick Stewart's Jean-Luc Picard. According to Deadline's Dominic Patten, Yeoh is in talks to reprise her Star Trek: Discovery role for a stand-alone CBS All Access series. "There is a natural momentum here as Yeoh’s once Captain Philippa Georgiou is already set to return to Discovery in Season 2 after leaping off into the final frontier at the end of Season 1," reports Patten. "Still in the early planning stages, the spinoff looks likely to focus on a continuation of her Discovery Season 2 adventures in Starfleet’s Section 31 division. The semi-secret and autonomous organization has been a part of Trek lore since it was first introduced in the 1990s on the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine series." A CBS All Access spokesperson wouldn't confirm if a Discovery spinoff was in the works. ALSO: Pulitzer-winning author Michael Chabon talks about his TV debut with Star Trek: Short Treks and writing for Jean-Luc Picard.

JamesG · 01-14-2019, 03:15 PM

It’s Official! Michelle Yeoh "Star Trek Discovery" Spin-off in Development at CBS All Access
by Dominic Patten
January 14, 2019

Just hours after Crazy Rich Asians won the Best Comedy award at the Critics’ Choice Awards last night, Michelle Yeoh has scored another win with a "Star Trek" series of her own.

Michelle Yeoh's Captain Philippa Georgiou offshoot is in the very early stages, I hear. At present, with Yeoh likely planned to also be a part of future "Discovery" seasons, the new Trekverse addition from co-EPs Bo Yeon Kim and Erika Lippoldt is shaping up to be an ensemble.

“Michelle has shattered ceilings, broken boundaries, and astonished us with her grace and gravitas for decades,” EP and expansion overlord Alex Kurtzman said in a statement today.

“As a human, I adore her. As an actor, I revere her,” he added. “Erika and Boey are remarkable, exciting writers who bring a fresh perspective to the world of Star Trek, and we’re all thrilled to explore the next wild chapter in the life of Captain Philippa Georgiou.”

“I’m so excited to continue telling these rich ‘Star Trek’ stories,” Yeoh said.

“Being a part of this Universe and this character specifically has been such a joy for me to play. I can’t wait to see where it all goes – certainly I believe it will go ‘where no WOMAN has ever gone before!'”

https://deadline.com/2019/01/star-tr...nt-1202534747/

11-10-2018, 01:50 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,742	Michelle Yeoh might star in a Star Trek: Discovery spinoff https://deadline.com/2018/11/michell...ns-1202498617/ Yeoh's Captain Emperor Georgiou could become the second Star Trek character to be spun off into a new CBS All Access series, following in the footsteps of Patrick Stewart's Jean-Luc Picard. According to Deadline's Dominic Patten, Yeoh is in talks to reprise her Star Trek: Discovery role for a stand-alone CBS All Access series. "There is a natural momentum here as Yeoh’s once Captain Philippa Georgiou is already set to return to Discovery in Season 2 after leaping off into the final frontier at the end of Season 1," reports Patten. "Still in the early planning stages, the spinoff looks likely to focus on a continuation of her Discovery Season 2 adventures in Starfleet’s Section 31 division. The semi-secret and autonomous organization has been a part of Trek lore since it was first introduced in the 1990s on the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine series." A CBS All Access spokesperson wouldn't confirm if a Discovery spinoff was in the works. ALSO: Pulitzer-winning author Michael Chabon talks about his TV debut with Star Trek: Short Treks and writing for Jean-Luc Picard.

01-14-2019, 03:15 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,079	*It’s Official! Michelle Yeoh "Star Trek Discovery" Spin-off in Development at CBS All Access* by Dominic Patten January 14, 2019 Just hours after Crazy Rich Asians won the Best Comedy award at the Critics’ Choice Awards last night, Michelle Yeoh has scored another win with a "Star Trek" series of her own. Michelle Yeoh's Captain Philippa Georgiou offshoot is in the very early stages, I hear. At present, with Yeoh likely planned to also be a part of future "Discovery" seasons, the new Trekverse addition from co-EPs Bo Yeon Kim and Erika Lippoldt is shaping up to be an ensemble. “Michelle has shattered ceilings, broken boundaries, and astonished us with her grace and gravitas for decades,” EP and expansion overlord Alex Kurtzman said in a statement today. “As a human, I adore her. As an actor, I revere her,” he added. “Erika and Boey are remarkable, exciting writers who bring a fresh perspective to the world of Star Trek, and we’re all thrilled to explore the next wild chapter in the life of Captain Philippa Georgiou.” “I’m so excited to continue telling these rich ‘Star Trek’ stories,” Yeoh said. “Being a part of this Universe and this character specifically has been such a joy for me to play. I can’t wait to see where it all goes – certainly I believe it will go ‘where no WOMAN has ever gone before!'” https://deadline.com/2019/01/star-tr...nt-1202534747/