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It’s totally happening, guys. According to Deadline, Patrick Stewart will reprise his role as Captain Jean Luc Picard in a new Star Trek series. The new series was revealed at the Las Vegas Star Trek Convention by none other than Stewart himself.
The new series is also not a reboot of Next Generation either. It is said to tell the next chapter in Picard’s life. The new series is being helmed by Alex Kurtzman and current Discovery executive producer James Duff, as well as Discovery‘s Akiva Goldsman, Michael Chabon, and Kristen Beyer.
With overwhelming joy, it’s a privilege to welcome Sir Patrick Stewart back to the Star Trek fold. For over 20 years, fans have hoped for the return of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and that day is finally here. We can’t wait to forge new ground, surprise people, and honor generations both new and old.
– Alex Kurtzman
Stewart is reportedly very enthusiastic about the project.
I will always be very proud to have been a part of Star Trek: The Next Generation, but when we wrapped that final movie in the spring of 2002, I truly felt my time with Star Trek had run its natural course. It is, therefore, an unexpected but delightful surprise to find myself excited and invigorated to be returning to Jean-Luc Picard and to explore new dimensions within him. Seeking out new life for him, when I thought that life was over.
“During these past years, it has been humbling to hear many stories about how The Next Generation brought people comfort, saw them through difficult periods in their lives or how the example of Jean-Luc inspired so many to follow in his footsteps, pursuing science, exploration and leadership. I feel I’m ready to return to him for the same reason – to research and experience what comforting and reforming light he might shine on these often very dark times. I look forward to working with our brilliant creative team as we endeavor to bring a fresh, unexpected and pertinent story to life once more.
– Patrick Stewart
The new show will be exclusive to CBS All Access. There is no announced release date yet.
Source: Deadline
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