Its surprising late-game cameo isn’t about franchise ties at all: It features a familiar actor who’s never appeared in Star Trek before. Section 31 star Michelle Yeoh told Polygon this one was all about the personal, real-world connections she made in her Oscar-winning movie Everything Everywhere All at Once.

Section 31 features a brief appearance from one of Michelle Yeoh's fellow actors from Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.

If you haven't seen the movie yet, check out our How to watch Star Trek: Section 31 guide for more info. That specific scene occurs when Emperor Philippa Georgiou

Section 31 introduces a villain from Emperor Georgiou's past, but something doesn't add up when it comes to the movie's timeline.

Section 31 is played by a rising star who's been making a name for himself in recent years. Here's where you might have seen him before.