However, he believes that a gay Star Trek character should have been created for Star Trek Beyond, rather than adding this new element to an existing icon from the classic series.
We will have to wait and see how the character evolves when Star Trek Beyond hits theaters on July 22.
Regardless of your stance on the Sulu issue, there’s no denying that both sides have presented some compelling arguments.
Although George Takei stands by his opinion, he also gives a bit more context to his thoughts.