Star Trek veteran Patrick Stewart recently confirmed that Paramount has invited him to star in a mystery movie project.
Critics and fans alike praised Stewart’s portrayal of Picard, whose stately manner contrasted with that of William Shatner’s Captain Kirk. Stewart has since revealed the fictional and real-life figures thatinspired his performance, including Horatio Hornblower and his father, Regimental Sergeant Major Alfred Stewart.
Stewart’s latest Star Trek outing wasPicard’s final season, which many believed also marked his exit from the wider franchise – although that may not be the case after all.
Patrick Stewart announces “experimental” new Star Trek movie
Stewart revealed he’s in talks to star in an as-yet-unnamed Star Trek production in a recent episode of theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast. The acclaimed thespian also hinted that the film is unlike any of his other entries in the Star Trek canon.
“I’m so excited,” he continued. “Because it sounds like the kind of project where the experimentation that I want to do will be essential for this kind of material. It’s good at 83 [to receive such an offer].”
There’s likewise little to go on in terms of the movie’s story and characters. Picard will presumably play a significant part in proceedings, though.
Stewart’s unnamed Star Trek feature comes at a time when Paramount is investing considerable time and money into the franchise. While Star Trek 4 has stalled, several movies – including the Michelle Yeoh vehicleSection 31– are in development.
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Leon is a freelance Movies and TV writer at Dexerto. His past writing credits include articles for Polygon, Popverse, The Escapist, Screen Rant, CBR, Cultured Vultures, PanelxPanel, Taste of Cinema, and more. Originally from Australia, Leon is currently based in the UK.
