Star Trek Legacy Spinoff: Jonathan Frakes Shares Unparalleled Optimism for the Future!

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Jonathan Frakes, known for his role as William Riker in Star Trek, is eager for a potential spinoff to the series titled Star Trek: Legacy.

Frakes is convinced that the triumph and favorable response of Star Trek: Picard season 1 practically guarantees the creation of a spinoff.

Under the concept of Legacy, the narrative would further develop from season 3 of Picard, which showcased the reunion of The Next Generation crew and generated immense enthusiasm among fans.

Jonathan Frakes shows no signs of slowing down. The versatile actor and director has been deeply involved in different aspects of the Star Trek franchise throughout the years, and he eagerly anticipates what the future holds. But don't worry, this doesn't mean he's ready to move on from Trek. On the contrary, he yearns for more.

To the delight of Star Trek fans worldwide, Frakes has consistently been a key figure within the franchise. Primarily recognized as a talented director, his contributions span from The Next Generation to the highly acclaimed recent Strange New Worlds crossover episode. Additionally, he reprised his iconic role as William Riker from The Next Generation alongside his co-star Sir Patrick Stewart in the continuation series Picard. This experience has fueled Frakes' desire for further exploration in the Star Trek universe.

In a recent interview with Variety, Frakes expressed his confidence in the potential spinoff to Picard titled Star Trek: Legacy. When asked about the possibility of the spinoff happening, he responded, "They can't ignore the fan reaction and the show's Top 10 position on the streaming charts." Frakes also praised the latest season of Star Trek: Picard, describing it as one of the best seasons in the franchise. Despite the relatively smaller and older Star Trek fan base, he remains optimistic about the spinoff's prospects. Frakes hopes that in a perfect world, the necessary resources and Terry Matalas, the executive producer of Picard, will be hired to bring this Legacy show to life and make it a reality.

The concept of Legacy would build upon the story established in Picard season 3, where the crew from The Next Generation was reunited with Stewart. Frakes, who had previously directed episodes of Picard and appeared as Riker in season 1, was also involved in the project. The highly anticipated third season of Picard generated increased fan interest in the series and garnered attention from the actors involved. Stewart himself even proposed ideas on how to continue Picard after its finale.

It's easy to understand why so many people would be enthusiastic about this. Picard was born out of the immense fan admiration for the character and his origins in The Next Generation. After three seasons of resolving lingering plot points (and possibly introducing new ones), it's only natural for fans to yearn for more. Season 3 provided the perfect setup for further exploration with the reunion of the crew.

The confirmation of whether Legacy will occur or not is still pending. However, Star Trek enthusiasts exhibit unwavering loyalty, and this dedication is reciprocated. If the Star Trek actors share the same desire as the audiences, chances appear to be quite promising.