Patrick Stewart Reveals Shocking Behind-the-Scenes Drama on Star Trek: The Next Generation Set

Summary

Patrick Stewart reflects on a moment when he called a meeting to lecture his Star Trek castmates for goofing off, showing his sometimes severe behavior.

In that instant, Stewart failed to handle the laughter from the cast effectively and abruptly left the set, feeling displeased with being mocked. However, although the incident is now viewed as amusing, it emphasizes Stewart's unwavering and solemn demeanor throughout his tenure on Star Trek: The Next Generation.

In his new autobiography, "Making It So: A Memoir," Patrick Stewart openly reflects on the incident of storming off the set of Star Trek: The Next Generation. The book comes after the overwhelming success of Star Trek: Picard season 3, which received widespread praise from both critics and audiences as it brought closure to the storylines of the beloved Star Trek: TNG characters. Currently, Stewart is engaged in promoting his memoir, which explores his life and illustrious career in acting, including his experiences in the X-Men and Star Trek franchises.

An excerpt from "Making It So: A Memoir" was recently shared by The Hollywood Reporter. In this excerpt, Patrick Stewart recalls a moment from his early days of portraying Captain Jean-Luc Picard, during which he became frustrated with the lively cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Read the following quote for details:

I could have been quite unpleasant. My experiences at the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre were intense and serious. While on the TNG set, I became angered by the behavior of my fellow actors. This led me to call a meeting where I scolded the cast for fooling around. In response to Denise Crosby's comment, "We've got to have some fun sometimes, Patrick," I dismissed it by saying, "We are not here, Denise, to have fun."

Looking back, everyone, including myself, finds this anecdote amusing. However, in that moment, when the cast burst into laughter at my self-important statement, I did not handle it gracefully. I did not appreciate being laughed at, so I stomped off the set and slammed the door to my trailer.

You can also listen on an excerpt from "Making It So"'s audiobook narrated by Patrick Stewart provided by THR below:

"Making It So: A Memoir" by Patrick Stewart is available in bookstores now.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter