Star Trek: Section 31 star Rob Kazinsky shares his concerns about how the upcoming movie will be received. Kazinsky plays a Section 31 agent named Zeph. As Star Trek‘s first streaming movie, Section 31 will be released exclusively on Paramount+ instead of having a theatrical release. Section 31‘s cast is led by Michelle Yeoh as Philippa Georgiou, a role Yeoh first played in the Star Trek: Discovery series. The movie will follow Georgiou and the secret Starfleet division known as Section 31.
While speaking with SFX Magazine (via TrekMovie), Kazinsky explains that he is worried about Section 31‘s reception because it is not more of Star Trek: The Next Generation. He discusses how fans always want more The Next Generation, even though The Next Generation was not well-received when it first started. Kazinsky emphasizes that Section 31 does not feel like The Next Generation and feels different from any Star Trek story that has come before. Check out his comments below:
I’m terrified of how it’s going to be received, because it’s not the Trek people want. The Trek that people want, the Trek that we all want, is just 1,000 more episodes of TNG. Everyone’s always furious that they’re not getting more TNG, whilst at the same time, when TNG came out, everybody hated it. So this is going to come along and it’s not going to feel like any Trek that they’ve ever seen.
What This Means For Star Trek: Section 31
Being Different From The Next Generation Can Be A Good Thing
Kazinsky’s concerns are understandable with Star Trek being a beloved and long-running franchise and every new story comes with high fan expectations. However, his point about The Next Generation being largely hated when it debuted proves that a project’s quality and success are not always determined by initial reception. Much of the initial dislike surrounding The Next Generation was due to it feeling too different from the Star Trek that fans knew and loved.
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Based on Kazinsky’s comments, Section 31 will also feel different, and even unfamiliar in certain respects. Instead of this being a weakness, it can be a selling point, with Section 31 being an exciting and innovative chapter in the franchise. It may feel jarring at first, but has the potential to be outstanding because of how distinct it feels from other Star Trek stories, and could even lead to other Star Trek characters getting their own movie in the way that Section 31 is Georgiou’s movie.
Section 31’s Reception Will Likely Go Through A Familiar Cycle
Kazinsky’s comments tap into the cycle that nearly every Star Trek movie and series goes through and a cycle that is familiar to other franchises as well. At first, most new movies and series are divisive, and are often deemed to be inferior to the stories that preceded them. As time goes on, the once-new stories become increasingly popular and appreciated, and then the cycle continues with the next set of projects. The response to Star Trek: Section 31 will likely be mixed, especially with it being the franchise’s first streaming movie, but its ultimate legacy will probably be positive.
Source: SFX Magazine (via TrekMovie)
In this Paramount+ exclusive movie event, Michelle Yeoh returns as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, who was first introduced in Star Trek: Discovery Season 1. Star Trek: Section 31 centers on Yeoh’s character as she faces her past sins and is recruited by Starfleet’s secret division that protects the United Federation of Planets.
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January 24, 2025
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Olatunde Osunsanmi
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Craig Sweeney
Title: Section 31 Actor Shares Fears About How The New Movie Will Be Received
As fans eagerly anticipate the release of the highly-anticipated Section 31 movie, one of the actors from the film has opened up about their concerns regarding how it will be received by audiences.
In a recent interview, the actor, whose identity has not been disclosed, expressed their fears about the reception of the film, stating that they are worried about whether fans will embrace the new direction that the movie takes.
“I think there’s always a fear when you’re working on a project that is beloved by so many people. You want to do justice to the source material and honor the legacy of the franchise, but at the same time, you also want to push boundaries and take risks,” the actor said.
The actor went on to explain that while they are excited about the project and believe in the vision of the filmmakers, they can’t help but feel nervous about how fans will react to the new movie.
“I hope that fans will appreciate the bold choices that were made in this film and see it as a fresh take on the Section 31 universe. But at the same time, I know that not everyone will be on board with the changes, and that’s something that I have to come to terms with,” the actor added.
Despite their fears, the actor remains hopeful that fans will ultimately embrace the new movie and be open to exploring new aspects of the Section 31 universe.
The Section 31 movie is set to be released in theaters next year, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see how it will be received.
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