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Patrick Stewart may return as Capt. Picard
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:12 pm
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:12 pm
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A new deal inked between CBS Television Studios and producer Alex Kurtzman may set the stage for one of science fiction’s most beloved characters, Capt. Jean-Luc Picard, to return to television.
Kurtzman acts as the sole showrunner on the CBS All Access series “Star Trek: Discovery” in addition to executive producing hits for the network such as “Hawaii Five-0,” “Scorpion” and “Instinct.” According to The Hollywood Reporter Kurtzman renewed his overall deal with the network signing a massive five-year extension that would see him expand the “Star Trek” franchise by developing new series and content for the network.
News of an expansion comes as “Star Trek: Discovery” continues to resonate with fans and rumors about Patrick Stewart potentially reprising his role as Picard from “Star Trek: The Next Generation” gain steam. THR reports early rumblings that Kurtzman and Akiva Goldsman, who left “Discovery” after Season 1, are working to reboot the "Next Generation" franchise and give Stewart’s fan-beloved character new life on the small screen.
CBS did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment.
If negotiations are in fact ongoing with Stewart, it would be in line with something the 77-year-old star told Red Carpet News earlier in June. When asked by the outlet if he’d seen “Star Trek: Discovery,” he responded in the negative, but hinted that he may have good cause to watch it soon. This got the rumor mill churning that Picard may be poised for a comeback in some way shape or form.
For those unfamiliar, Picard hasn’t appeared on screen since the critically maligned film “Star Trek: Nemesis” in 2002. He led the crew of the Enterprise-D many years after the adventures of Captain Kirk and the original series gang had their adventures. It’s unlikely that Picard, played by Stewart, would appear in “Star Trek: Discovery” as that series is meant to take place several years before his character was even born. As a result, news that Kurtzman would develop new “Star Trek” was seen as Stewart’s door to return by many.
The move to return to “The Next Generation” makes sense as it ran longer and was, in many ways, more successful than the original series. However, since going off the air in 1994 most “Star Trek” properties have either returned to the original series, such as the Chris Pine-led film reboots, or been billed as prequels, such as “Discovery” and “Star Trek: Enterprise.”
Early reports indicate that negotiations for a return of Picard are still ongoing and could end at any time.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:35 pm to Bham4Tide
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Patrick Stewart may return as Capt. Picard
Posted on 6/19/18 at 10:03 pm to Bham4Tide
Thank Christ. TNG is by far the greatest Trek series ever. Bring it back. MAKE IT SO!
Posted on 6/19/18 at 10:34 pm to Bham4Tide
Think we'll get more crazy old Picard?
Or maybe they could pick up that completely abandoned and discarded storyline about the common ancestor who taught everyone to get along?
Or maybe they could pick up that completely abandoned and discarded storyline about the common ancestor who taught everyone to get along?
Posted on 6/19/18 at 11:28 pm to Parmen
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Thank Christ. TNG is by far the greatest Trek series ever. Bring it back. MAKE IT SO!
No
It comes in 3rd...on a good day.
TOS
DS9
TNG
Posted on 6/19/18 at 11:37 pm to Bham4Tide
I mean the entire original cast ain’t got shite going on, shouldn’t be a big deal
Posted on 6/20/18 at 12:08 am to The Pirate King
Looks like they all do a lot of voicework, but aside from Stewart, Spiner is the only one's who consistently worked on screen.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 6:41 am to PowerTool
Can’t wait to see who they make gay. It is after all the most important aspect of modern television.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 7:01 am to Bham4Tide
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For those unfamiliar, Picard hasn’t appeared on screen since the critically maligned film “Star Trek: Nemesis” in 2002.
I'm still pissed that they killed Data.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 8:00 am to HailToTheChiz
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Spoiler alert. shite.
For a 16 year old movie?
Posted on 6/20/18 at 8:26 am to Bham4Tide
I wouldn't mind them picking up after Nemesis, with JLP leading the Enterprise-E. Albeit, Data would be gone. But, I guess you could have "D2" or something like that.
This post was edited on 6/20/18 at 8:27 am
Posted on 6/20/18 at 8:52 am to crazycubes
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Data would be gone. But, I guess you could have "D2" or something like that.
Yeah, well...Data or the other androids shouldn't physically age. He'd either have to stay gone or write into the show that he aged himself to match his friends.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 9:50 am to Sasquatch Smash
I saw Spiner on some show recently (showtime maybe? Some demon show that I could not really keep interest in) and he looks almost the same. Just a bit more weight in his face.
This post was edited on 6/20/18 at 9:51 am
Posted on 6/20/18 at 11:45 am to Sasquatch Smash
That's pretty much in line with Data though.
You could run a few gags and b-plots about it.
Edit: or his brother or whatever been awhile since I watched nemesis.
You could run a few gags and b-plots about it.
Edit: or his brother or whatever been awhile since I watched nemesis.
This post was edited on 6/20/18 at 11:50 am
Posted on 6/20/18 at 4:08 pm to asurob1
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asurob1
You don't suck at sucking, at least.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 4:13 pm to Bham4Tide
I can see it now. 80 yr old Picard is still working because The Federation has a shitty retirement package and these ancient heroes of the Federation that saved the world on countless occasions can’t afford to hang it up.
For Gods sake....they’ll be like the WalMart greeters of the Federation.
And let’s dont forget CGI Spock....because there HAS to be a Spock.
Good grief.
For Gods sake....they’ll be like the WalMart greeters of the Federation.
And let’s dont forget CGI Spock....because there HAS to be a Spock.
Good grief.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 4:48 pm to asurob1
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It comes in 3rd...on a good day.
TOS
DS9
TNG
It's not often that I agree with asurob1, but when I do, it is usually emphatic agreement.
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