J.J. Abrams 'really proud' of gay Sulu in 'Star Trek Beyond' John Cho, who plays Sulu in 'Beyond,' broke the news last week that his character shown in a same-sex relationship in the movie.

Sulu is gay in the next “Star Trek” movie. George Takei isn’t happy about that. "Star Trek beyond" filmmakers defend decision to make Sulu gay.

Sulu Is Gay In “Star Trek Beyond,” And It’s Causing A Surprising Controversy

Sulu Is Gay In “Star Trek Beyond,” And It’s Causing A Surprising Controversy

George Takei says the decision to make Sulu gay is 'really unfortunate' While news broke today that “Star Trek Beyond” will feature an openly gay Hikaru Sulu in a nod to original Sulu actor George Takei, it turns out Takei was never actually on board with this development.

In Star Trek Beyond, Sulu Is Officially Gay, in Tribute to George Takei The news that the next installment in the Star Trek franchise will reveal Lt. Hikaru Sulu to be a gay man, complete with a husband and a daughter, ma ...

George Takei says 'Star Trek Beyond's gay Sulu is 'really unfortunate' The openly gay actor and LGBT activist originated the role of Mr. Sulu on 'Star Trek.'

John Cho’s Sulu is Star Trek’s first openly gay crewmember “Star Trek” is making it official: Helmsman of the USS Enterprise, Hikaru Sulu, is gay. The reveal is a nod to the original Sulu, actor George Takei, longtime LGBT activist and deliverer of the famous Takei, “Oh my.”

In a Nod to George Takei, John Cho’s Sulu Is Gay in Star Trek Beyond It's a whole new world for Hikaru Sulu. John Cho, the actor who plays Sulu in the J.J. Abrams film reboots, says the helmsman will be revealed as gay.