The Perfect Captain: Patrick Stewart Reveals the Ideal Actor to Portray Young Jean-Luc in a Highly Anticipated Star Trek TNG Prequel

The Perfect Captain: Patrick Stewart Reveals the Ideal Actor to Portray Young Jean-Luc in a Highly Anticipated Star Trek TNG Prequel

Patrick Stewart ponders the ideal candidate to portray a youthful Jean-Luc Picard in a potential Star Trek: The Next Generation prequel

Summary

Patrick Stewart believes that a prequel to Star Trek: The Next Generation featuring a younger Jean-Luc Picard is highly likely to happen in the future.

He reveals that he already has a son who has the potential to portray a younger version of Jean-Luc Picard, commending him for his acting prowess.

In his newly published memoir, "Making It So," Stewart chronicles his life journey and illustrious career, encompassing his memorable characters in the X-Men and Star Trek series.

In an interview with Wired, Patrick Stewart was asked about his thoughts on the potential of a prequel to Star Trek: The Next Generation featuring a younger actor portraying Jean-Luc Picard. Here's what he had to say in response:

It will happen, I’m sure. I mean, I already have a son. And who knows what’s going to happen to him. He could become the next Jean-Luc, and he’s a wonderful actor.

Source: Wired