'Star Trek: Discovery' Announces Michelle Yeoh as First Cast Member

Here's some exciting news for you Star Trek fans! Star Trek: Discovery has revealed the first actress to be cast in the show: Michelle Yeoh. Nicholas Meyer, who is the consulting producer on the project, revealed the bit to ComingSoon. There is no confirmation of who Yeoh will play, but people are speculating she is set to be the series' lead as a lieutenant commander. Yeoh recently reprised her role as Yu Shu Lien in February's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny.

Back in August, executive producer Bryan Fuller promised a diverse cast with a female lead and a gay character. Star Trek: Discovery was previously set for a January debut, but it was announced the CBS Access series will now launch in May 2017.