Patrick Stewart Drops Bombshell Revelation About Star Trek: The Next Generation - You Won't Believe What He Confirms!

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In Sir Patrick Stewart's memoir, an intriguing revelation emerges about the envisioning of Star Trek: The Next Generation by its creator, Gene Roddenberry. Controversially, Roddenberry contemplated the idea of equipping the character Deanna Troi with an astonishing three or four breasts.

The Next Generation inherited certain problematic elements from the original Star Trek series, such as casual sexism. These issues were further highlighted by the dismissal of Gates McFadden, who portrayed Dr. Beverly Crusher.

Although certain aspects of The Next Generation may appear dated, the show's legacy remains strong and it can now be streamed on Paramount Plus.

Sir Patrick Stewart's recently released memoir, Making It So, is packed with fascinating and captivating details about his life. One particular revelation that caught everyone's attention was when the actor disclosed something surprising about his time on Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Prior to his iconic role as Professor Xavier in the X-Men films, Stewart starred in Star Trek: The Next Generation. This groundbreaking series, created by the esteemed sci-fi visionary Gene Roddenberry, continued the thrilling adventures of the Starfleet starship, the Enterprise, and its dedicated crew. Despite Captain Jean-Luc Picard being widely adored by fans, Stewart did not always see eye to eye with Roddenberry and his creative choices.

In his memoir Making It So, Stewart officially confirmed one Star Trek rumor about Roddenberry that had been circulating for years. According to Stewart, "The Naked Now" is often enjoyed by many, but to him, it seemed like a desperate attempt to come up with ideas after being on the air for so long. He mentioned that it was well known that Roddenberry was fond of cheesecake, evident by Marina wearing a minidress and go-go boots in the pilot, as if the 1960s had never ended. Additionally, Roddenberry even contemplated the idea of giving Deanna Troi three or even four breasts.

Star Trek: The Original Series, for better or worse, was a product of its time. While the series was innovative and optimistic, it could be criticized for its casual sexism, which was common among shows of the '60s. Despite this, Star Trek: The Next Generation still carried over some of the more concerning aspects of its predecessor. In the show, Deanna Troi, an empathic counselor, had a deeply emotional storyline with William Riker, played by Jonathan Frakes. However, achieving this storyline would have been challenging if show creator Gene Roddenberry had his way early on.

While there is a time and place for slapstick humor, using it at the expense of Deanna seems inappropriate. It may have been more acceptable in the late '80s, but it would not be well-received by modern audiences. Turning a character as emotionally intelligent as Deanna into a source of comedy is not a favorable choice. The Next Generation also had other sexist elements, including the firing of Gates McFadden, who portrayed Dr. Beverly Crusher, a beloved parent figure in the Star Trek universe, for one season. She alleged that her termination was due to the dislike of a producer, although she did return in later seasons and other Star Trek series. Fortunately, fate intervened, and the legacy of The Next Generation remains untarnished.

Star Trek: The Next Generation is streaming on Paramount Plus.

Source: Making It So (via Screen Rant)