I think it does make the themes of the movie more resonant with us,Cho toldThe A.V.
Clubin a new interview.
Oddly, the tumult of this year reminds me of the late 60s, when Roddenberry createdStar Trek.
Credit: Kimberley French
It was a similarly divisive time in America … Times seem similarly dark.
This isnt the only debate about the meaning ofStar Trekinspired byBeyonds plot choices.
The new movie reveals that Chos character Sulu is gay.
Nevertheless, Takei was vocally opposed to the revelation.
Clubthat he anticipated possible opposition from Takei, though for different reasons.
I thought that George would object because hes a gay actor who was playing straight, Cho said.
I know that was difficult, that he couldnt come out and that he had crafted a straight character.
So I thought that would be where he would object.
It turns out not to be his objection.
But thats what I was worried about.
To me, this would have been even more impactful.
Read the full interview with Chohere.Star Trek Beyondhits theaters Friday.
