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Section 31’s Michelle Yeoh Shares How Quentin Tarantino Talked Her Out of Quitting Action Films
Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh, who is starring in the upcoming Paramount+ feature film Star Trek: Section 31, recently said there was a time she considered quitting action films, but an Oscar-winner helped her to change her mind. Per People, Yeoh, appearing on an episode of The Graham Norton Show told the host that she almost decided to step “back” from action films after a bad stunt accident, but Quentin Tarantino advised her against it.
“I was in Hong Kong and depressed as I had had a bad accident while filming the stunt,” Yeoh said on the show. “I felt hopeless and was re-thinking the whole action thing and thought maybe I should take a step back. When I met (Tarantino) he was so enthusiastic and said if you love something you have to find a better way to do it,” said the actress, who won an Academy Award for 2022’s Everything Everywhere All at Once and recently appeared in 2024’s blockbuster, Wicked.
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The Oscar Winner has Yet to Work with Tarantino
Yeoh, who has been in films like Tomorrow Never Dies, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha, and Crazy Rich Asians, said she has not yet worked with Tarantino, who won Oscars for 2012’s Django Unchained and 1994’s Pulp Fiction. She said, “I have never worked with him, and when I asked him about Kill Bill and why he hadn’t thought of me, he said, ‘No one would believe Uma Thurman could kick your ass!’”
A New Era of Star Trek
The actress’ next starring role is in Star Trek: Section 31, which premieres exclusively on Paramount+ on Jan. 24. The movie marks the first Trek film produced in the Paramount era, and its director, Olatunde Osunsanmi recently praised Yeoh’s performance as Philippa Georgiou, a character she originated in Star Trek: Discovery.
“At the end of the day, each scene usually belongs to one particular character,” Osunsanmi told Entertainment Weekly. “In Section 31, 99 percent of those scenes belong to Michelle Yeoh’s character Philippa Georgiou. So then what you have is a movie that is visually inspired by who she is,” he continued. “She is unpredictable, she is dangerous, she is relentless, she has also discovered that she is kind and has the opportunity for redemption. Instead of a man on fire, you have a woman on fire, and a visual design that’s unpredictable for the first time in this modern era.”
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The New Film is “A Bit More on Edge”
Section 31 follows Yeoh’s Philippa Georgiou character, who runs a nightclub called the Baraam and is tapped to join Section 31, a secret, black-ops division of Starfleet. “In this current version of Trek, everything is just a bit more on edge and unpredictable, which mirrors Philippa Georgiou’s personality,” Osunsanmi added.
Star Trek: Section 31 premieres on Jan. 24 on Paramount+.
Source: People
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Star Trek: Section 31
- Director
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Olatunde Osunsanmi
- Cast
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Michelle Yeoh
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CBS
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Paramount Pictures
In a recent interview with Section 31 star Michelle Yeoh, the actress revealed how acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino talked her out of quitting action films. Yeoh, who is known for her impressive martial arts skills and iconic roles in films like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Tomorrow Never Dies, opened up about her experience working with Tarantino on his film Kill Bill.
Yeoh shared that she had grown tired of the physical demands of action roles and was considering stepping away from the genre altogether. However, Tarantino, known for his love of martial arts and action cinema, convinced her to change her mind. According to Yeoh, Tarantino’s passion for the genre and his vision for the film inspired her to push herself and take on the challenge.
The actress credited Tarantino with reigniting her passion for action films and pushing her to new heights in her career. Yeoh’s performance in Kill Bill was widely praised, and she continued to take on challenging action roles in films like Memoirs of a Geisha and The Lady.
Yeoh’s collaboration with Tarantino is just one example of the impact that talented directors can have on actors, pushing them to explore new depths and reach their full potential. As fans eagerly await the release of Section 31, it’s clear that Yeoh’s dedication to her craft and willingness to take risks has paid off, thanks in part to the guidance of a visionary like Quentin Tarantino.
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