Stewart talked with variety about his upcoming project star trek. Stewart s comments in this profile piece echo some made in a recent interview by picard executive. The next generation role for the first time in eighteen years, following the release of 2002s tngera movie, star trek. Picard, which will launch exclusively on cbs allaccess. Sir patrick stewart takes command of the first series of. Watch whoopi goldberg lose it as patrick stewart asks her to join star trek. And the connection to whoopis comment is that it will get better. But that was 2002, and in those 18 years, the world has changed and i feel. Patrick stewart on star trek reunion, retiring from x. In an interview with variety, patrick stewart, who returns after 16 years to the role, says that upon first hearing about star trek picard that he. Played by evan evagora, elnor is treks latest young protege, but unlike wesley crusher in the next generation, if elnor gets mad, hes probably not going to manufacture a dangerous science project hes going to cut somebodys head off. Patrick stewart and eps talk guinan, uss enterprise, and more.
A selection of interviews with patrick stewart and features on jean luc picard. Patrick stewart tells aarp why hes back in the captains chair and why he loves puppies, chandler, water, meditation and jigsaw puzzles. Sir patrick stewart s return to the star trek universe and the role of the captain that made him famous in picard has been greeted with widespread critical acclaim and. Picard actor revealed the fun fact during his recent appearance on abcs jimmy kimmel live. In a 2008 interview, stewart said, my father was a very potent individual. Patrick stewart reveals how he really feels about star trek. Patrick stewart is the guest on the latest official star trek. Their friendship was clear in each promotional interview they did to help create buzz for the movie, but nothing could top their incredible lip sync battle. Inside, fans will discover a wealth of neverseen photos alongside brand new interviews with star trek legends sir patrick stewart, brent spiner. Patrick stewart asks whoopi goldberg to return for star trek.
That approach suited actor patrick stewart, who returns to the title role more than 25 years after. Jan 28, 2020 sir patrick stewart s return to the star trek universe and the role of the captain that made him famous in picard has been greeted with widespread critical acclaim and unbridled nerd enthusiasm. Mar 27, 2020 showrunner michael chabon admitted he wanted to piss off or provoke people with his first season of star trek. Russos relationship with star trek began as a fan of the next generation, and he asked kurtzman if he could work on picard after seeing stewart s announcement of the series at the las vegas star trek convention. In the new cbs all access series premiering january 23rd, sir patrick stewart reprises his star trek. Mar 08, 20 patrick stewart fondly recalls star trek. Patrick stewart reveals how he really feels about star. Stewart made the announcement today at this years star trek convention. When stewart was picked for the role of captain jeanluc picard in star trek. Picard, and find out how executive producers alex kurtzman and akiva goldsman convinced patrick stewart to revisit the iconic character.
Jan 15, 2020 jeri ryan seven of nine is interviewed at the amazon studios premiere of her tv show picard a spinoff from star trek. Sir patrick stewart said returning to star trek was irresistible as he led a new generation of cast members down the red carpet for the premiere. Id watch patrick stewart read the phone book, so a giant star trek revival would be. The moment patrick stewart arrives for our interview, hes a little agitated. Syfy wire caught up with evan evagora ahead of the debut of absolute candor to talk about what it was like to be star treks. After that, star trek kingpin kurtzman will be back onstage with knight of the realm patrick stewart for the first sdcc star trek. Dont forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos, only in ew. How logan inspired patrick stewart to return as picard. Not only in a new star trek television series, but hes also. Patrick stewart talks stepping back into the star trek. Determined to be among the worlds best humans, patrick stewarts accomplishments span far beyond the world of acting. In an interview with variety, patrick stewart, who returns after 16 years to the role, says that upon first hearing about star trek picard that he wanted it nothing like gene roddenberrys original vision for the fanfavorite star trek. As the 79yearold actor explained, the decision to head back into the universe that gene roddenberry created, relied on the caveat that. I went on the same show to do an interview, and halfway through the.
While chabon might attempt to deflect criticism with his own personal story, its not stopping hundreds of thousands of people from tuning out of the show. They talk about the borg, the new captain and if picards dog is a good boy. No one was more skeptical than patrick stewart, the usurping captain himself. The scifi icon explains why he finds donald trump profoundly disturbing. Sir patrick stewart will reprise his iconic role as captain jeanluc picard in a new star trek series for cbs all access. Jan 24, 2020 cbs all access and the producers of star trek. The next generation and the xmen films as captain jeanluc picard, and charles xavier respectively. Star trek picard inspiration was logan, says to patrick. Picard et in arcadia ego part 2 has boldly taken jeanluc picard patrick stewart where no human has gone before. The fastapproaching cbs all access series brings the actor back to his beloved star trek. Jan 18, 2020 in the new cbs all access series premiering january 23rd, sir patrick stewart reprises his star trek. Jan 17, 2020 patrick stewart tells aarp why hes back in the captains chair and why he loves puppies, chandler, water, meditation and jigsaw puzzles. Red carpet news, via comic book, managed to interview sir patrick stewart recently, and asked the esteemed actor, who became a household name playing captain jeanluc.
Despite a sprawling history with the royal shakespeare company, patrick stewarts best known roles include star trek. These comments and more, came in a lengthy discussion the showrunner had with variety to promote the final episode of star trek. Patrick stewart reveals why logan is his xmen swan song and what it would take to bring him back to the starship enterprise. With a burst of hope and a gutsy change to the trekkie status quo, the season 1 finale of star trek. Picards patrick stewart says the world of next generation doesnt exist anymore. Patrick stewart talks donald trump, brexit, boris johnson. Patrick stewart was born on july 1940 in mirfield, in the west riding of yorkshire, england, to gladys nee barrowclough, a weaver and textile worker, and alfred stewart, a regimental sergeant major in the british army. As stewart and others explain, star trek creator gene roddenberry didnt think a bald englishman could play the new captain kirk and. Aug 04, 2018 sir patrick stewart will reprise his iconic role as captain jeanluc picard in a new star trek series for cbs all access. Roberta pearson, maire messenger davies, sir patrick stewart. Sir patrick stewart obe born july 1940 is an english actor, director and producer whose. Stewarts comments in this profile piece echo some made in a. Picard, jeanlucs ragtag crew gets a new member, the young romulan warrior elnor.
Nemesis, i felt that i had said it all and done it all in regards to jeanluc picard. But that was 2002, and in those 18 years, the world has changed and i feel very much changed by. When im writing a book, i ask myself those questions. Hardcore fans hate star trek picard cosmic book news. Why patrick stewart agreed to reboard the star trek. Patrick stewart is reprising his role as captain picard in new star trek series for fans who have dreamed about the return of jeanluc picard to star trek, actor patrick stewart might as well. I had read david gerrolds book the world of star trek, so i understood intellectually. The next generation debuted in september 1987, no one was quite sure what to expect. Picard, patrick stewart reprises his role as jeanluc picard, and the results are satisfying indeed. The next generation role as jeanluc picard, now a starfleet retiree running the family.
Picard crew on why the world needs jeanluc now more than ever after two decades away, stewart returns to his iconic star trek role. Exclusive interview patrick stewart and jeri ryan on star trek. The next generation would prove to be an albatross around his neck. Jan 08, 2020 the last time patrick stewart played capt. Patrick stewart is returning to star trek with a new. Patrick stewart is reprising his role as captain picard in. The most disappointing part were his interviews with the stars, in which he asked surfacelevel questions about a ton of non trek roles rather than diving in deeper on trek.
How is it different working with someone more used to the solitary act of book writing. Aug 05, 2018 patrick stewart is reprising his role as captain picard in new star trek series for fans who have dreamed about the return of jeanluc picard to star trek, actor patrick stewart might as well. Picard, working with patrick stewart, and the challenges of showrunning. The film saw stewarts picard going up against a younger clone of himself named shinzhon. Picard costars patrick stewart and isa briones explain why. Patrick stewart does not want pandemic storyline for star trek. In this new star trek picard featurette, sir patrick stewart and the shows executive producers set the stage for what to expect in this sequel series. Patrick stewart saw a new path forward for captain jeanluc picard, one that was inspired by a spinoff of his own xmen series. Patrick stewart has explained how logan influenced his decision to return for star trek. Jeri ryan seven of nine interview picard premiere youtube. The next generation 1987, the name of spiners character, data, was intended to be pronounced datuh, as was commonly used in american english as the time, but patrick stewarts used the british pronunciation daytah during the first table read and that was subsequently used for the series. Why picard symbolizes hope for star treks patrick stewart space. Reviving iconic leader is fascinating challenge picard is drawn out of his sleepy retirement by the arrival of dahj isa briones, a young. The celebrated actor, his costars, and the series creative team explain.
Picard inspiration that got him to sign onto the series was logan, in which he had just recently starred. Dont forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos, only. Patrick stewart on star trek reunion, retiring from xmen. Patrick stewart does not want pandemic storyline for star. Created by kirsten beyer, michael chabon, akiva goldsman. Star trek return irresistible, says patrick stewart at new series.
Allan asherman is an author and researcher of several genrerelated projects. Discovery composer jeff russo was revealed to be composing the score for picard in july 2019. Patrick stewart and eps talk guinan, uss enterprise, and. The news that patrick stewart had, after 19 years, agreed to return to the character of jeanluc picard, the star trek role that made him a global celebrity, sparked loads of excitement among the fanbase. Dec 05, 2017 patrick stewart reveals why logan is his xmen swan song. Jeri ryan seven of nine is interviewed at the amazon studios premiere of her tv show picard a spinoff from star trek. Patrick stewart shares untold star trek stories phil pirrello. Sir patrick stewart is returning as captain jean luc picard in star trek. Picard is an american web television series featuring the character jeanluc picard, created for cbs all access by akiva goldsman, michael chabon, kirsten beyer, and alex kurtzman.
Nemesis 2002 that centers on jeanluc picard sir patrick stewart in the next chapter of his life. I think what were trying to say is important, he says. Mar 05, 2020 patrick stewart has always been an activist. Jul 20, 2019 captain picard joins us on our comic con stage with brent spiner, jonathan del arco and santiago cabrera. The next generation 1987, the name of spiners character, data, was intended to be pronounced datuh, as was commonly used in american english as the time, but patrick stewart s used the british pronunciation daytah during the first table read and that was subsequently used for the series. The star trek interview book is filled with allnew interviews with the original stars and crew of the star trek phenomenon. His star trekrelated projects include the star trek compendium, the star trek interview book and the making of star trek ii. They talk about the borg, the new captain and if picards.
In a short video interview with red carpet news tv, sir patrick stewart made a rather intriguing statement when asked if he had seen the latest star trek series, star trek. The entire plot of the latest episode of picard absolute candor revolves around jeanlucs recruitment and relationship with this explosive yet tender romulan warrior. How michael chabon steered star trek back to the future gq. Mar 26, 2020 with a burst of hope and a gutsy change to the trekkie status quo, the season 1 finale of star trek.
Picard star patrick stewart unveils free access to cbs all access through april. Patrick stewart was originally married to his wife sunny ozell in a mexican restaurant the star trek. Jul 01, 2019 after that, star trek kingpin kurtzman will be back onstage with knight of the realm patrick stewart for the first sdcc star trek. The latest star trek series keeps both feet on the ground before reaching for the stars. What good comes from the star trek interview book is entirely dependent on ashermans interview subjects, as he himself appears to be a pretty mediocre interviewer. Picard podcast and he talked about how he saw picards state of mind at the end of the season finale, giving the order to engage. Patrick stewart asks whoopi goldberg to return for star.
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