Section 31 director has a message to fans worried about the tone of the movie

Section 31 director has a message to fans worried about the tone of the movie

As a lifelong Star Trek enthusiast who has navigated the final frontier since the original series premiered in the 60s, I must admit that my excitement for Section 31 has been somewhat tempered by the ominous tone of the trailers and first look images. However, having learned from past experiences like the JJ Abrams reboot that sometimes initial impressions can be misleading, I choose to remain hopeful.


Over a span of five years, Section 31 has evolved from a TV series into a streaming movie. As stated by director Olatunde Osunsanmi, this film clocks in at approximately two hours. Given the anticipation among fans, there is understandable apprehension regarding how these two hours will unfold, particularly since the trailer and sneak peek have presented a more somber tone and appear to diverge from the usual Star Trek ethos. [Paraphrased from your text]

Osunsanmi wanted to reassure anxious fans regarding the upcoming film. In a chat with Trekmovie, he expressed that they put great effort into preserving the spirit of optimism and envisioning an ideal future for our society in the Star Trek universe. He acknowledges fan concerns about possible alterations the movie might bring to the franchise, but expresses hope that fans will be pleasantly taken aback by the end result.

In the interview, the director equates Section 31 to organizations such as the CIA or a covert program like the one featured in previous Star Trek series, specifically Deep Space Nine. However, he emphasized that the film version of Section 31 is not as dark or morally ambiguous as it has been portrayed in those series.

Ond our movie isn’t that dark. Our movie is fun and full of life, and it’s also inspiration. And that was a delicate balance to to walk, particularly with a lead character like Philippa Georgiou.

Olatunde Osunsanmi

Osunsanmi has been with Section 31 since its inception, which means he is familiar with Yeoh’s character. Although the trailer and initial glimpses have left us somewhat perplexed, it’s essential to remember that these are just brief previews of what’s to come. The director appears optimistic that this will be a Star Trek film that fans will appreciate. Therefore, the trailer might not have been the ideal choice for promotion, and we could end up pleasantly taken aback by the final product.

Section 31 premieries January 24th on Paramount+.

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2024-11-06 02:22

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