Patrick Stewart Gets Emotional Announcing Return To Captain Picard Role - 8-4-18

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Patrick Stewart surprises fans by coming on stage at the Star Trek: Las Vegas Convention on August 4, 2018 to announce that he's going to reprise his role as Captain Picard in a new Star Trek series for CBS. The series will take place 20 years after the events Star Trek: Nemesis and Picard may not be a Captain anymore. What do you all think this major Star Trek news? What do you want to see Picard doing in the new series? Sound off in the comments below. If you enjoy this video please like and subscribe :)
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[@dustinmartin22]

This man is a DAMN WORLD TREASURE.

[@AriesSupertramp]

We have to clone him. We already missed the opportunity on Nimoy and Doohan.

[@3dparadox103]

Yes he is

[@72marshflower15]

Ironman Dad yes and no.. he unwittingly espouse ayn rand propaganda that fucked up entire generations of Americans..

[@wilson4328]

@@72marshflower15 You're delusional, as is Stewart.

[@Pinkielover]

Eric Theodore Cartman they need a hair sample...lol jk

[@RyanCelsiusMusic]

Tea. Earl Grey. HOT.

[@Kuoxsr]

Of course it's hot, what d'you want in it?

[@liamcore7203]

No sugar, no milk.

[@rebeccamd7903]

R y a n C e l s i u s ° S o u n d s Make it So!!!

[@chocolateface8664]

there are 4 lights

[@moving_piktures]

You sure this is earl grey?! I'd swear it was Darjeeling!!!😤

[@clayisahottie]

The fact that there is a director out there who didn't want an actor like Patrick Stewart in his movie just boggles the mind.

[@TheKlownchez]

Well, what if it was a Star Wars movie?

[@johngaasendam]

@clayisahottie: my guess is that the director would have LOVED to work with an amazing actor like Patrick Stewart... but he just didn't want to have a JEAN-LUC in his movie. I think that most of us still see mister Stewart as Jean-Luc, even when he has done so many other great roles. Here in The Netherlands we have what we know as a so-called "Swiebertje-effect": an actor who is associated with a character he played for many years that's it's almost difficult for us to see (and accept) him play a different character. I have to admit that even when Patrick Stewart has played in so many movies, I always see a "Jean-Luc" (like in Dune, Lifeforce or I, Claudius). I guess that's somehow the price you pay (as an actor) when you've played a (loveable) character so well for so many years! Btw: I've not yet seen Star Trek Picard but I will very soon! Everybody please stay healthy and safe and live long and prosper! Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@mrizwan7566]

@dsign-nl couldnt agree more, in hollywood its called type casting. Happened with lot of startrek actors.

[@devonmatthews8197]

@@johngaasendam Charles Xavier

[@sodorflubbs5000]

If he doesn’t fit in anymore he doesn’t fit it. Besides he got his own series. So that’s the way it is. He’s doing a second series too. Plus it was a reboot. So why should he be in it. Picard isn’t Star Trek any more than Kirk or Janeway

[@isaacjones748]

I think this is why Patrick Stewart will always be my favourite. Acting chops aside, he gets why people adore TNG so much. Come for the sci-fi, stay for the philosophy. Heartening stuff man

[@hoffer54]

@Richard Onuras Started for me with the Shatner and Nimoy (RIP) days. One of the major influences that shaped who I am today.

[@shivaranjanmenon1543]

Come for the sci-fi,stay for the philosophy. Man, you made me emotional. That's the best thing I've ever heard today.

[@ohcrikey9560]

A lot more humble than shatner

[@shepja87]

I adore his friendship with Ian McKellen, they're two senior men living life with a joy and carefree nature of a youngster :)

[@paradisebreeze1705]

I’m crying with how dreadful Picard is. What a waste.

[@orangemoonglows2692]

i love that he has kept himself so fit looking all these years. very healthy looking. and he's 78.

[@Krystalmyth]

Wow. He's jacked. 78? He looks amazing.

[@khatmcgurk9444]

He will still be gorgeous at 110 :)

[@ginkgothestink-o6949]

He’s looking incredible

[@donone352]

Are you serious

[@Johnson09641]

@@donone352 Fuck off Arsenal Fan xD

[@Jari_Kuusisto]

My father committed an suicide in 1997. STNG -gived my an escape from the sadness I felt a long time. Today, sorrow is just an distant memory, but Star Trek stays in my life...forever.

[@tinotrivino]

Hugs to you my friend

[@aserta]

I'm happy that you found Star Trek. There's so many of us that were guided forward towards a better future.

[@Jari_Kuusisto]

@Meso Phyl : stay hard my friend...

[@terhiherukka2476]

Torilla tavataan

[@Jari_Kuusisto]

@@terhiherukka2476 : ilman muuta :)

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

That reaction from "Jean-Luc Picard is back!" took him by surprise. I can imagine how a reaction like that just fills up an actor with emotion, and makes the whole job worth it, no matter what.

[@Shabazza84]

You could always tell, that when he was playing Picard, he WAS Picard. He shared his values. So I hope he will be allowed to do the same in the new show. All it needs, is good writing and heart.

[@hoffer54]

Mr Stewart certainly has the later!

[@dukenukem8381]

i watched first ep it was SO 。。。。。。 meh

[@campbelldowler1396]

@@dukenukem8381 and later?

[@mikekroft86]

well in hindsite, they never should have brought him back, the show is woke an the character picard is portrayed as weak and snivling, not the jean luc we've call come to admire an love

[@bobstine1874]

My captain😎🇺🇸

[@danconser6709]

If Patrick Stewart is coming back, there is a chance for TREK again. Sign me up, I'm going to watch it!!!

[@ianuariusheinrichmikhael2889]

I wish so much so... May God want me to be totally wrong: I'm afraid they're going to keep undermining Star Trek, expurgating it from its very original soul... And, judging by what Sir Stewart advanced (plus the destruction they're bringing to this world), he may/might be contributing to that. : (

[@EditorDudesPlayList]

@ Dan Conser: I'm guessing you are not satisfied with the current Trek series? LoL

[@BlackOPS6169]

I 'm watching as well

[@palehorse1021]

@Dan Conser it will be a pay to watch.

[@thetranya3589]

@ EditorDude: Well I, for one, sure am. The Orville is fantastic!

[@AsaNoGaijin]

What a legend. What a great actor and person

[@jovie311]

RENEHIKO He isn't name SIR Patrick Stewart for no reason 😉

[@masterbard]

I got goose bumps and tears in my eyes when he said Jean Luc Picard is back! such a phenomenal actor!!

[@josephpowelliii9169]

Patrick Stewart is a superb actor...much respect!!!

[@myleneausdauerarts5119]

He is such a good actor and a legend in the industry.

[@GrandmaKeith]

Professor X

[@cheetor536theuniversalgame2]

O now people start saying tng good after saying it suks woooow I'm on the right I say all the but discovery is good discovery suks ass

[@tonywebster8582]

He should have either pink or green hair.

[@johnflynn1669]

I am a lifetime Star Trek fan. Born in 1954, I was 12 years old when the Original Series first debuted on NBC, and I got hooked by the outstanding story-telling and optimistic view of the future. I followed the series for its three-year run, then syndication, the cartoon series, the movies, and Star Trek-The Next Generation. Patrick Stewart as Picard was nothing like Kirk, but he was a Starfleet Captain with a mission. I loved STTNG, Voyager, Enterprise, the Abrams reboot, and Discovery. Now 63 years old, I am thrilled once again to be seeing Stewart as Picard and a brand new series. Make it so...make it so...

[@babbyfacerevocation2740]

There been 7batmans there's 5super man there's been 5 James Bond's. But there's only one Jean luc.

[@babbyfacerevocation2740]

All of us love you very much Jean luc&the rest of the crew Blessings.

[@ohcrikey9560]

6 bonds. Connery lazenby moore dalton brosnan craig.

[@PlottingTheDownfall]

@@ohcrikey9560 7 James Bonds on the big screen: Sean Connery, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig; with 3 more on the small screen

[@ohcrikey9560]

@@PlottingTheDownfall david niven? Eh?? What film?

[@kevkat7723]

Thank u.can we be friends?i am from belguim,not many people here who understand this

[@esejsnake1503]

The expression of pure joy from the audience and the expression on his face is (and says) everything.

[@argonunya1543]

How can you not love this man? He’s truly a personification of the optimism of Star Trek. JLP forever!

[@craigyoung2261]

He's a fucking luvvie

[@AprilGabrielle]

Patrick's not the only emotional one here!

[@liamoshaughnessy5849]

April Gabriella ya it's the show of my childhood

[@speedracer1945]

April Gabriella Dang , the guy looks good for his age unlike sone other members of the crew .

[@Midshaman]

Since Stan Lee died, i've been thinking more of the ones leaving us than the ones staying. The stars of my childhood, feeling the passage of time. Then i realized, the value of the ones with us with always stay. In the far future, when someone goes off work from the bridge, looking out the window to the stars watching Star Trek episodes from 1000 years ago. Always my favorite, Picard. Live long and prosper ,\\.//

[@chrishunter5369]

Patrik Steward is an example of a man who increase his level of attraction with an advanced age. He has more profile than in next generation years .... congratulation!

[@ckohan2]

This man is in great shape for his age. Welcome back Patrick. Lets "Make it so".

[@OverlandTT]

Star Trek was never the same after Patrick, beautifully articulate gentleman!

[@ivanj.conway9919]

How many people here, understand that he actually, work with Gene Roddenberry himself, so UNDERSTANDS, what Trek is REALLY, all about. If there is no Vision and no Message then there is no Trek, plain and simple. My Trek Best. Out. \V/

[@thomastommy9864]

Love the commas, Keep'm comin,

[@ivanj.conway9919]

@@thomastommy9864 : Thank you. No problem. Now it would be lovely if you took just as much time to comment on the CONTENT, of my comment, rather than nitpick about something so trivial. You are MEANT, to pause at the commas. They are THERE, FOR, A, REASON! OK? Dear, Sweet, God the juvenile mentality of far too many, over this site. Out.

[@hoffer54]

@@thomastommy9864 Do they even teach grammar anymore?

[@hoffer54]

@@ivanj.conway9919 Makes it a bit unreadable, and is a bit over the top.

[@ChairmanMeow1]

Patrick gets why we love the show. People watch for the science fiction, and then think about the philosophy for the entire week until the next episode aired!

[@borystalar4570]

Exactly elequiently put

[@barneyffc]

I literally cried at the end of this. I love this man

[@norfolkngood8960]

Agreed I felt like I got my teenage years back again. I remember rushing home to watch STTNG every week taking turns to watch at my home or my friends depending on who had a free TV plus drooling over all the VHS videos & choosing one to buy. Patrick's voice got me thru my Grandparents double funeral. I bit my lip HARD for some pain & then just tuned everything out & imagined Patrick saying "Space the final frontier...." as I couldn't cry they were my dad's parents as well as my grandparents & he needed support losing them together. I was 17 at the time. Used that technique a fair bit since then most recently my father's funeral. Might sound silly but it helped me.

[@niennasaralonde4061]

@@norfolkngood8960 does not sound silly at all. Thank you for your comment. I Was also 17 and tng somehow saved me and does still. These are the voyages....

[@dtunlimited8746]

@@niennasaralonde4061 of the star ship Enterprise...

[@2NangMan]

...in life there are some people you wish could live on forever... This guy is one of them...

[@johnpolishimpossible2say191]

"Don't you see Jean Luc...the trial never ended."

[@AprilGabrielle]

John Polishimpossible2say ...Go on...

[@ronheuvel887]

Hahaha yes yes!!!

[@Bogeyatyour6YT]

Haha that would be sick XD

[@evertonporter7887]

"See you out there..." - Q

[@Rick__C-137]

John Polishimpossible2say Oh shit... If it starts off like that, I'd lose my m-fing mind!!!!!!

[@Ladykyra101]

Welcome Back Captain! ❤

[@drewcor7709]

I watch Star Trek every night as a means of escape and unwinding and losing myself in another universe. He is truly a life-saver and an inspiration to so many. Nothing but admiration for this gentleman.

[@tasha3762]

Je fais exactement la même chose que vous. Et pense également Un moment hors du temps

[@raynekraven]

Sir Patrick Stewart is the only man to play Jean-Luc Picard on this planet

[@TXenoT]

But the young kid picard actor was great too. So for a smol picard I would repick him.

[@kaypal6845]

Tom hardy was good as the evil clone

[@Argumemnon]

For now.

[@TheGreatGodPan]

God I hope we're never subjected to a Next Generation prequel series, just do this Picard thing and treat his character with the diginity it deserves then leave it be.

[@aaronz.3972]

That Joker avatar is pretty edge. Good job 👏

[@michellesanctuary9089]

We love you, Captain. We will follow you until the end! ❤️️♥️❤️️♥️❤️️♥️❤️️

[@gicking3898]

I saw this last year, just watched it again now. My smile is just as big. I can't wait for the mini series to come out.

[@killerob666]

What a wonderful human being and an EXTRAORDINARY man. God bless you Sir!

[@judithchristiansonneegrimm1857]

TNG is a legit antidepressant.

[@brianjohnson5272]

Judith Grimmond it should be a mandatory watch to all in the free worldl

[@RealMACGamer]

Judith Grimmond yes it is

[@ShumaiAxeman]

Deep Space Nine always had more of a mood stabilizing effect for me I might have issues lol

[@amisfitpuivk]

I’ve seen the original Star Trek series a hundred times, Stargate, SG: Atlantis... I think it’s time I get up to speed and watch TNG.

[@urieaal]

lots of trek shows are. they tried to make them personable as hell. For me its TNG, Voyager, Enterprise, and this new Star trek. also i love the new and old movies. the old show is hit or miss for me and ds9 was god awful imo. I still watched every last episode.

[@chibang492]

Patrick Steward (captain pricard) is a legend. Great to have him back. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Rhythmicons]

Who is Patrick Steward?

[@Rhythmicons]

Are you positive, Dick?

[@grahaminatorca85]

@@Rhythmicons I'd agree with Dick. Patrick Steward played Captain Pricard just as much as Patrick Stewart played Captain Picard.

[@hoffer54]

@@grahaminatorca85 LOl finely!

[@daLoerdchen]

Sir Patrick, may he live long and prosper!

[@nickkraitor6560]

Qapla

[@mrmisfit635]

Most anticipated TV series with the most anticipated return of any television show star!

[@brav0wing]

Now, now I am again excited by Star Trek again, after 20 years!

[@malcolmar]

Exactly!

[@derekvillorente4334]

brav0wing we all are!

[@miwittwer]

excited .. ? probably just to be disappointed in the long run, but i don't hope so.

[@derekvillorente4334]

Michael Wittwer Have faith that it will be just as good as TNG.

[@LetsNarvik]

I mean, Star Trek Discovery managed to get pretty good over 1 season - so if you've droped it after the first episodes I go recommend giving it another chance :P

[@givemetoast]

I enjoyed Captain Picard playing Patrick Stewart on stage.

[@CaptApril123]

Yea he's amazing.. kinda like Daniel Radcliff kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXmVgWOgl9WrbqM

[@Edera7795]

I attended the Pittsburgh Symphony a number of years ago where Patrick Stewart was to recite Shakespeare after the Symphony played music related to that play. That Saturday night the Cheap seats were full of College students and their last minute $10 tickets. They call came to see Jean-Luc Picard, but saw the master Patrick Stewart. What an awesome night.

[@hassaneeen]

This man is a living legend.... Sir Patrik Stewart personified an incredible character... I freakin love Captain Picard!! can't wait for this series to air!!!!

[@Sourcecode01]

My god I hope he brings back a sense of the true Trek Philosophy! less fighting and more thinking ...

[@Sourcecode01]

If they turn him into the movie angry Picard then it will flop, plain and simple...

[@Alexander-dt2eq]

so true. Hope it becomes philosophic again. And bright. Even the last seasons of TNG were darker than the first ones.. make life bright again!

[@sanityisrelative]

@Melanie L "SJW shit" has literally been what Star Trek has been about since the beginning. Look at the cast of the original series and consider the time it was made and tell me that wasn't the most "SJW shit" on TV at the time. It's the show that had the first interracial kiss. It was full of storylines that were thingy veiled allegories for contemporary social issues. If anything, Trek has gotten *subtler* about it's allegories. Old school Trek was like getting hit over the head with mallet. This is what good speculative fiction *does.* This is what *good* sci-fi does. Y'all bitching now about the existence of non-white, non-straight, non-cis dudes taking the reigns of Trek (or even having the gall to exist in the trek universe as anything more than a very special episode) is like those close minded assholes back in the day having a fit because a white guy kissed a black woman on TV and won't somebody think of the children! Society is changing and evolving, like it always has done. Fucking nut up and accept it or go live in the mountains bitching to squirrels about how the world was better when you were a youth.

[@SmartassEyebrows]

@@sanityisrelative So what does that tell you about the world today when the Original Series and TNG are being viewed and attacked as racist/sexist/etc? I am surprised about how many articles there are showing up about that lately. What does that expose about our (or at least loudest parts of) society?

[@sanityisrelative]

@@SmartassEyebrows that shit that was tolerated back in the day isn't tolerated now. That we, as a people, know better and know we can do better. (I mean, if you really want me to get into it, it tells me that people that didn't have power to speak up for themselves back then have the power and feel safe to speak now. The internet is also been a huge factor for letting those whose voices were usually ignored finally have a megaphone to use.) The us in the 70's/80's/90's were basically teenagers that thought we knew everything and the us of now are like in our mid-twenties/thirties and we're looking back on our past selves wondering how we were such dumbasses. I'm sure the us of a few decades from now will look back on the 2010's similarly. That's kinda how time works.

[@annakeye]

Such a beautiful, such a gentle, such a powerful individual. If only more people tried to be more like Patrick Stewart, the world would be a much better place.

[@martinez5566]

The man is an absolute legend!

[@ivanj.conway9919]

Getting me emotional watching this. The Spirit of Mr. Roddenberry flows through Mr. Stewart's veins, and that could be the Salvation of Trek. My Trek Best. Out. \V/

[@KatorNia]

I agree, it was very emotional. Even more so since he's one of my favorite actors, & my favorite captain for that matter. I only hope the series fares well & won't get canceled like other good sci-fi series have been. 😕 A correction if I may: It's "Sir Stewart", not "Mr".

[@ivanj.conway9919]

@@KatorNia : Kat, are there ANY, Trek fans out there, who understand and agree with my point about keeping Gene's VISION, alive?! I'm getting so, fearful and depressed that maybe, there may not be, and not only, amoung kids today, but people of my generation, as well. Why don't I see more people pointing this out, and why am I not getting more people agree with me?! Trek has always, been one of the big, passions of my life, largely and almost, exclusively because of the VISION, Gene presented to the world. I am forever, getting things ripped from me, in my life and it saddens and depresses me to know end, to know that this may be, yet, another thing that is distended to get ripped from me, as well. When I watched Abrams first, Trek, movie for example, and the damn, arrogant, fool felt the need to disclaim at the very, beginning of the movie that this is NOT, your FATHER'S, Trek, it was like a knife logged square in my guts, as a life long, first generation, Trek fan. If it were not for the fact that I'd already, payed to see the movie and doubted I'd get my money back, I felt like walking out of the theater right, then and there. What a damn, slap in the face and insult to people who have been loyal fans of this franchise for forty and fifty some, odd, years. Then when I keep, reading comments about Trek being TOO, boring and TOO, political I keep thinking that almost, no one seems to UNDERSTAND, Trek after all, and WHY, Gene began this franchise IN THE FIRST PLACE! Without the VISION, of Trek to INSPIRE, us, why the friggen, hell keep it going at all. We have enough, mindless, dribble, crap out there now, as is, MUST, we turn Trek into the SAME, DAMN, THING??!! Right? I'm simply, looking for Trek fans who express the same or a similar viewpoint to myself, and agree with me here. If they do, I wish they'd like my comments so others can see there are people on my side here. My Visionary, Trek, Best. Out. \\V//

[@philonetic]

@@ivanj.conway9919 I dub thee "comma king"

[@campbelldowler1396]

@@ivanj.conway9919 it was more than a slap in the face, good sir, when that disclaimer arose. Twas a gauntlet, thrown brazenly into the faces of all Trekkies, past to present, old guard to the hopeful youth. And we must take up the challenge issued, and remain hopeful of the world Gene Roddenberry envisioned, even in the face of the dystopia envisioned by the current handlers of Trek. Remain hopeful, remain above the petty fray they seek to draw us into. Hope, goodness, and character will prevail.

[@ivanj.conway9919]

@@campbelldowler1396 : Thank You, So, So, Much, Campbell. Your support and understanding is extremely, appreciated, I assure you. These comments have been up a year or more now, and it seems to me the very, sad state of Trek Affairs with both the current, makers of this franchise and the fan base as well, that it's only, gotten three likes in all that time. So extremely, depressing. I know there was an overall, VISION, behind Trek because I've watched interviews where Mr. Roddenberry stated that very thing. I also, know that Trek has attempted to be progressive and political from day one, trying to always, push the envelope, because Mr. Roddenberry stated that, as well. He wanted his franchise to be BOTH, entertaining AND, educational, as well. From the very, very, start it was ALWAYS, ISSUE ORIENTED! Always. So Trek fans who choose to be unaware of this, choose to be clueless to the origin of this franchise and its very, reason for coming into existence, in the first place. When I spoke about all the "mindless dribble" in most of Sci Fi, I was referring to all the depressing and pessimistic visions most Sci Fi writers seem to have of the future, and how silly and superficial most Sci Fi seems to be. Trek has always, been different from that, taking a different path, and for Trek to STAY, Trek PROPERLY, it should remain true to that path. It is the ONLY, Sci Fi franchise EVER, created, that I'm aware of anyway, that has provided us with the most HOPEFUL, vision of the future we possibly, may have ever, had! THAT, is WHY, it has LASTED FOR OVER, HALF A DAMN CENTURY, ALREADY! THAT IS IT'S SECRET! And any Trek fan who is unable or unwilling to embrace that VISION, of the future and the PHILOSOPHY, behind that vision, can't rightly, call themselves a true and proper Trek Fan AT ALL, as far as I'm concerned. You are only, butchering and degrading it. You know, it saddens me to no end, that Gene's son does not speak up on these types of things more, and does not aggressively, support fans like myself. I've tried to contact him before but he's never wanted to bother with me. Is there a future for Trek, Campbell? The Trek I've known, loved and understand? I don't know. I honestly, don't know. Yes, I remain hopeful, as what else can you do, but looking at the state of the world today, and the kinds of attitudes that permeate everywhere; well, I really, don't know. But I can tell you one thing; the VISION and PHILOSOPHY of Trek have never been needed MORE, than it is today. That's damn well sure. My Very, Trek, Best. Best of 2021. Be Well. Be Safe. Out For Now.

[@danconser6709]

Love Patrick Stewart, a real person & great actor. All around great guy!

[@bronney]

Nobody would have delivered this speech better, ever. It has to come from him alone. What a legend.

[@midinerd]

he said 'seek' instead of see at one point. thank god for the moebius

[@jdogy2002]

This brought me to tears... having watched the trailer for Picard, and then having seen this, it’s just tears. I guess I gotta get that all access shit

[@MaericTV]

I remember how I felt when I first saw this announcement. I was so excited, so hopeful. He spoke about letters he received about the importance of an optimistic future in contrast to today's 'cruelty, barbarity, viciousness and nastiness.' Today, having just finished Picard season 2, I truly wonder how he feels about how the show has turned out. It's dark, negative and pessimistic. Starfleet has become a villain. Smoking, addiction, mental illness and prejudice are commonplace among humans. I understand the arguments for trying to affect social change, but Star Trek always did it in a particular way, standing out among all other forms of Science Fiction media for being the one bright light in the future. Inspiring us by giving us something to strive for, rather than a cautionary tale. I miss old Trek. I miss the old Trek crew. I miss the old Captain Picard and what he stood for. I just can't make myself believe that what we have now is what he envisioned when he gave this announcement 4 years ago.

[@blakes8901]

old Star Trek (especially TNG) gave us hope, not fear. that's the difference

[@bels4116]

Yes exactly, I watched 1 episode of Picard, that was too much. I watched the original series( when it first aired) and every series since, but not Picard. You said my feelings exactly.

[@Khronik_]

The dominion war really mentally screwed with the federation.

[@Staleyzz]

Dude he is JACKED! In all seriousness I hope I look half as good as him when I'm that age.

[@purrbox7514]

He looks good, a little on the slim side but even so it's hard to believe he's nearly 80. Patrick Stewart is living proof of how movies and TV can be used to benefit society in a positive way.

[@EleanorPeterson]

Staleyzz - That's a really difficult area... I mean, with time-travel and all... ;-)

[@58jharris]

Strength training and eating a clean diet are the two key factors to slowing down the aging process (there's also genetics if you're blessed with the right ones).

[@benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966]

I love him to bits whether it be waiting for godot with his bestie Ian Mckellan. Macbeth. Claudius and hamlets dads ghost with David Tennant as Hamlet (if you have not watched it DO). And of course Jean Luc Picard.. oh and Dr X in X -men . Which I don't like personally.

[@sashahoward7760]

I don't look that good now

[@bobbycratchet3958]

There are four lights!!! When he was so close to cracking(saying no to the movie) and telling that 6 year old boy with a broken arm that there were 5 lights. His choice was made for him in that episode, luckily. However this time in real life he was saved not by his captors but by his fans. Picard is still alive and well in millions of minds but more importantly the love we have for Sir Patrick is just as timeless. 2 FUCKING YEARS!!!!! I have to wait?

[@mr.j7288]

I learned a lot of moral lessons watching this man play Jean luc Picard growing up he was my second father

[@reinamatheny9972]

Loving Star Trek: Picard!!!

[@TheXextreem]

o man he is almost 80 years and still want to do this? Jesus respect.

[@Bogeyatyour6YT]

He really enjoys it. I think it is more than just a paycheck...

[@_zoinks2554]

He needs the money

[@GenericInternetter]

I think CBS strngarmed him, possibly with the threat of soiling his reputation if he didn't accept.

[@odiemodie1]

Larry Marvin I love your comment and honesty... You deserve a thumbs up, brother.

[@granddaddyotaku636]

I already heard. but watching this brought a tear to my eye... He's back... Words cant describe how great it feels to hear that :D

[@ericthomas1724]

Just love this guy! I watch TNG every weekday on BBC America! Never get tired of it!

[@madeincanada2373]

How could you not love this guy

[@Paul-PharaohTV]

Love Patrick Stewart and Captain Picard!

[@acohen3951]

This philosophy of Star Trek The Next Generation has often taken me from a sad state of what is happening to our society in this world, to a state of hopefulness that we can do better as individuals, and as a society, and to that end, I work every day, as an independent medical and cancer researcher knowing that are doing better with your help Patrick Stewart, and the roles you play, and will play, for all of us, to enjoy, and about which to think !!!

[@bluescarlet5479]

The world is definitely a better place with men such as Sir Patrick Stewart and those like yourself in it.

[@kimalbrecht2004]

nicely said...and I totally agree.

[@JanCarol11]

and Gene. The dreams of Gene.

[@TheMeanMongoose]

I wish you success in your endeavors. I believe Picard would commend you for your compassion and dedication to make this world better for others. And I believe Sir Patrick would agree with him.

[@talasun]

can't have star trek without ww111 first.

[@TheDennyZone]

Captain...you have made me smile. Now comes the dancing!!!

[@Drumming_Monkey]

He wasn't lying. The show is different but yet feels familiar. You can sense the passion and the love and the eye for detail.

[@lupanakellen3566]

Picard was like a second father figure to me aside from my own father. After my father had passed away in 2003 I had actually avoided watching any more Star Trek because it was something my father and I did together when I was younger. Two-three years ago I broke down and watched Star Trek: Next Generation and it was like a family reunion to me. I can’t drink hot Earl Grey tea to this day without feeling some connection to Caption Picard.

[@markfoster1520]

That's pretty beautiful.

[@abcqer555]

That so sweet

[@douxreveur131]

Your testimony is very touching. Friendship of France !!

[@Alexander-dt2eq]

@@MajorCanada same. The morality of TNG is exemplary. To me TNG was the family and society I was longing for and still is

[@Minshara85]

Now I have tears in my eyes. God I hope they will do a good job.

[@BoopSnoot]

Fooled you. Two seconds later he was like "hah, easy money, those chumps ate it up." Its called acting.

[@dougsmith6262]

Jonathan *sniff* Those damn allergies acting up again *sniff*

[@Nemotie1]

He told that he can only work as Picard. (x-men). If you lost your job you loved or get old, you unterstand what he feels.

[@georgemaddox9469]

Me as well I've been watching the show non stop for the last three weeks and can't wait to see what they can do with it and him

[@drakausdromgatti58]

I recently watched the whole series over again... brought back so many memories from childhood!!! I am so excited

[@QueenJaneway]

HE MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL COSTS

[@mr.voidout4739]

He legit looks like he's the happiest man on Earth.

[@0623kaboom]

he does appear to be one person who performs to affect a change in the people who watch him work ... and being type cast hindered that until the new version of the trek universe came up with a premise that he was excited to be a part of not only because it means he would be working again but could affect change in others yet again and allow his passion for that to be let loose

[@EditorDudesPlayList]

@ 0623kaboom: So does that mean that the Klingons will go back to looking like they did in TNG? LoL

[@superkidx6964]

He makes so many people happy.

[@dernvader2023]

He's married to a chick 1/2 his age!

[@EditorDudesPlayList]

@ Dern Vader: I personally find that cringe worthy - because she's the same age as my younger brother and my dad is just a few months older than Patrick! LoL

[@christelheadington1136]

Patrick Stewart- You seemed to have just learned what so many Star Trek fans already knew, We long to live in that future.

[@stevenfletcher4379]

I so much want to live in The Star Trek Universe, that would x% better than what we have today on Planet Earth. Idiots worshipping an invisible being and killing for that belief, there's not a lot of civilisation on Earth.

[@isaacrgarza]

we can make it happen if we never stop striving for the betterment of humanity

[@moow950]

Sir Patrick! Such a gifted actor and great human being! Love ❤️ him 😁👏👍

[@vanPoll]

He is an actor of true class and with his acting in Star Trek he created something so unique, nobody can ever replicate.

[@supersmoph]

Patrick Stewart is an angel, I have met him twice. So sweet! God love him.

[@Gethsemanes]

Yea I've had the joy of meeting him a few times, lovely bloke and quite funny

[@mutalix]

Wow! I didnt know Patrick was a cat lover, awesome!

[@Pronobozo]

keep picard wholesome and uncorruptable please. for the love of the universe.

[@metawarp7446]

Imagine if they _Luke_ the Luc

[@robertj.3383]

Yeah those Star Wars movies that take place after the old trilogy are total shit.

[@JaxTheReaper21]

I'm pretty sure him saying it will be very different is his polite way of saying the show is going to be full of social justice wacko bullshit and leftist propaganda just like Star Trek Disease is.

[@verushka70]

@@JaxTheReaper21 Pretty sure ST:TNG always WAS full of social justice... or didn't you listen to Capt. Picard's many forceful declarations of what being a captain and crew member of Enterprise and Starfleet meant, and the morals and values for which they served? Like seeking out new life and NEW CIVILIZATIONS? Or the fact that they didn't go around killing every race with whom they disagreed... or caging them... or devaluing and denigrating them... or behaving dishonorably... or caging people AND CHILDREN who just want to escape intolerable and immoral sociopolitical situations... or denying and disregarding facts of science... or just plain lacking ANY scientific and/or medical knowledge... or denying the autonomy of any being over it's own body... or blatantly _lying_ even when caught on audio and/or video recordings or in print... or forcing the entire crew to be only one race/one ethnic group... or denigrating minority ethnic crew members... or espousing inhumane beliefs... or being anti-intellectual... or forcing any nonconsensual acts people... or committing treason by inviting foreign powers to interfere with Starfleet directives, policies, and procedures... Were you even watching and LISTENING to Captain Picard, Riker, Data, and Troi et al and watching the same show as the rest of us? Because Picard and crew -- hell, Kirk, Spock, McCoy and crew -- were not only NOT participating in such behaviors, but actively fought _against_them. IDK which president's values ST:TNG emulated the most - JFK's, FDR's, Lincoln's are all candidates - but I can tell you this: Trump's plain idiocy, failure to act with dignity and decorum (let alone diplomacy), his denial of facts (including things he was RECORDED saying & doing) - his championing of hateful, racist values and rhetoric, his stated preference for a homogenous society devoid of diversity, his cuts to funding health/education/human welfare/social services ARE THE LAST set of values Picard and ST:TNG would EVER have emulated. Because whether on ST:TNG or at NASA, the creation, maintenance, flying, use, experimentation, observation, & safe return of both fictional starships and real space shuttles and space stations require intelligence, LOTS of higher education (actual - not purchased), professional communication skills, personal and professional maturity, logical thinking (let alone understanding of numerous hard sciences and mathematics), actual vocabularies (not saying inarticulately that they have "all the words"), the abilities to cooperate, collaborate, and accept constructive criticism within a diverse group of people of all different races and ethnicities, all working towards the same highly intellectual goals of space flight and exploring new worlds -- are all skills the current "president" does not, and will never, possess. They are qualities the "president" has not ever had, they are the exact opposite of who Trump is, how he has behaved, and what he espouses. I don't know what Captain or show you were watching, but it certainly wasn't the ST:TNG (or even the ST:TOS) I watched and loved. And I'm pretty sure Gene Roddenberry himself would be horrified by our current "president"s xenophobia, anti-intellectualism, and science denial. But that's just me.

[@tomtalk24]

​@@JaxTheReaper21 We must be watching different shows? Your own NASA is leftist, its a socialist space agency? More so, StarTrek has always been about social justice "The acquisition of wealth is no longer the driving force of our lives. We work to better ourselves and the rest of humanity.". You can spot a fake fan from several light years away (about 4.5hrs @ warp 9.6).

[@lizwilliams6176]

I'm so excited and just thrilled, welcome back Picard!

[@emy1975]

I love him. The wisdom Star trek brings and how Jean Luc Picard showedus that wisdom

[@Originalxlander]

This actor had part in developing my moral compass.

[@brianjohnson5272]

Amnesia Iforget as he did with mine I hope he reads this

[@jetsetatrophy67]

TV Picard or Movie Picard? Movie Picard is a psychopath

[@davidholmes1430]

He did mine too

[@DanielVerberne]

I'm no Trekkie, but I love STNG. I think it made me feel like I had friends, that the future, whilst full of risk and danger, was ultimately hopeful.

[@joshgellis9463]

Daniel Verberne ST:TNG has a different feel than that 60's version it's tied to. I feel sort of the same.

[@hoffer54]

@@joshgellis9463 One must keep being hopeful, against all odds. I feel a great time of great tribulation coming! Nothing really too specific but that feeling for sure.

[@niennasaralonde4061]

Indeed

[@inemcik]

And...….there were actual Black people.....people of color. We are still....despite everything....we survived.

[@suzannelivingfoodlove4603]

Yessssss!🙌🏻

[@lisalmenard3828]

My husband and I just finished watching the entire three seasons of Star Trek Picard and it was so awesome! As a TNG trekker back in the day, this series was so good and just kept getting better and better with each episode and season. It was so satisfying to see the crew of TNG come back together and I’m so glad we got Data upgraded back! It was the perfect and best way to finish it!

[@jjsemperfi]

408 Borg disliked this video.

[@trendsetter6587]

He will be assimulated

[@hoffer54]

@@trendsetter6587 Never!

[@zilchnilton]

Today they're called NPC's

[@aaronz.3972]

I think the intro titles made people do that. Your Borg joke is gay

[@kelteel]

16 more are assimilated

[@ussakira7294]

Star Trek TNG is my favourite Star Trek Series & hearing that Captain Picard is back is totally amazing

[@yoyoyickityyo]

Picard is Back! My life is now complete! #makeitso

[@Transgender-ProphetMohammed]

Even if he get luke skywalkered?

[@DylanWOWilliams]

Just wait....

[@Zhensa]

Your life might be made very incomplete soon. If they put Picard in the car crash known as Star Trek: Discovery, even if Patrick Stewart is doing a fine job, which he probably will, it wont make the series nor his performance any better. Its like putting a cherry on top of a steaming pile of shit, it doesnt transform the shit into fudge but sullies the cherry instead. Even if they make a new series, im very skeptical. Most showrunners and script writers have no clue how to approach Science Fiction. Star Wars and Star Trek are very different, but the same lack of vision has destroyed both of them. If you want to relive TNG, just watch The Orville, its the closest thing we have to TNG. As friends of the Science Fiction Genre we havent had much to be happy about, maybe The Expanse and Altered Carbon but those are just drops on a hot stone. I hope they wont destroy one of the best Captains in Star Trek history. I truly hope he wont end up like Luke Skywalker.

[@johncalvert3669]

I know right

[@tlkchew]

Incitatus why did he have to leave?

[@jeffreychristopher418]

Purely a class act . I really enjoy his work .

[@DimSum9685]

I never realized how much of an impact Star Trek TNG had in my life. I grew up watching it at dinner every night with my grandmother. Our bond remained tight over the decades. Recently I lve undertaken the task of watching ALL OF STAR TREK. When I told my grandmother this she laughs and says "OH No". I comically blamed her for planting the Trekkie seed in me all those years ago. TNG has a special place in my heart since that's what introduced me into the expanding Star Trek universe. Now as I write this, season 2 of Picard is out, I'm diving deeper into the lore and refreshing my memories of all of Star Trek as I've seen it as a child.

[@jackdaddypfc]

I was never a star trek fan. But I watched every episode of TNG. Loved it, Picard and Data smashed it. But the reason for its greatness is subliminal, great story telling and strong moral compass.

[@CaptApril123]

You were never a Star Trek fan, but you watched every episode of TNG ???

[@danielhogan6255]

Ian Heier youd be suprised..if not for TNG? i would of NEVER followed the TREK..im only a casual sure but its true..

[@jackdaddypfc]

Ian Heier this is true, watched a few original series episodes as a kid, but something about TNG pulled me in from episode 1.

[@jatoca666]

I i love father ted dude.Feck arse father mark.

[@jackdaddypfc]

dez roberts Drink!

[@bonnieb8099]

I feel the need to watch this series daily, it makes me feel good, reassured in humanity ,feel like there is hope for the future, that everything will be peaceful that we get along with each other ! Now that he’s coming back, much better than good. Hopefully everything will turn out successful for this series, and the people who have the power keep this series going so we can see it. We love him and the people they use in their series. They usually pick great people, he’s one of them. I can’t wait, to see him in this new series! Keep a good thought!

[@keagaming9837]

Patrick Stewart is my favorite actor, The Next Generation was amazing and he was and still is the best actor to ever walk this earth.

[@martinhavelock5106]

A few years later, after Season One of Star Trek Picard, we all wish he just hadn't bothered.

[@kylelindquist7634]

Chills, tears, excitement, joy, anticipation

[@lisa1162]

Even if it's not the same Picard as 20 years ago. I'm happy for the continuation of the Trek universe that I grew up with. 🙂

[@dmonvisigoth1651]

I'm guessing he'll be an Admiral or Federation Ambassador.

[@Befuddled_Ostrich]

He said 20 years will have passed for Picard, which is "more or less" how long it's been since Nemesis.

[@dustysims902]

Picards a tough ol bastard. He'll still be a tough ol bastard 16 years later.

[@BigTwitchy]

I don’t want the old Picard to be honest, as that is indeed the past. His announcement has me excited for what is to come.

[@starsdust9033]

I worry it'll be like the current Star Trek with characters shooting others in the head, and dismembering and killing and torturing and not actually being Star Trek

[@GrnArrow092]

I've seen this video a few times and it reminds me of why I love Patrick Stewart. He's one of the greatest actors I know and truly appreciates his fans. You can see the tears of happiness on his face when the audience gives him a standing applause. If I ever meet him someday, it would be the best day of my life.

[@lordcron]

The only thing that could have made this better (In my humble Opinion) is if Lavar Burton was standing beside him. Mr. Burton is my absolute hero. How he conducts his life on and off screen is the blueprint. Long Live Star Trek TNG!

[@justinsjourney3224]

Lavar Burton is awesome. One of my favorites to. :) Character and artist.

[@Jimbob84141]

TNG was my favourite of all Star Trek's and first contact was the best film from Star Trek all so very amazing. I hope there is enough of the old spirit in this new stuff... We need all the crew of course! All be it in New roles.... It could be really cool if it started off with just Piccard quiet and slow then gradually the whole crew enter the story until they reunite in a bid to save the universe or something like that :) ... And obviously like he says as well that bright future of the federation is so important - that must be central!

[@vyloniousbloodwing3061]

Hopefully he will read these comments someday. His portrayal of Picard truly had a positive impact on millions upon millions of lives. When you consider the fact that next generation was on public television the immense spectrum of profound impact that transcended language, race, young, old, rich, poor, male, female, and any other niche barrier you want to throw in. The total becomes incalculable. There is now way for me figure out the amount of time I spent watching, all I can say is that every single hour was worth it and still is counted among of the best of my life. TY Patrick Stewart.

[@dmonvisigoth1651]

Vylonious Bloodwing I've read a lot of the comments on this video, and have not come across one defamatory word against the man, other than we all hope it doesn't suck. Just praise and hope 🌄

[@shack8110]

Jean-Luc Picard was one of the most interesting, well-written characters in the history of television. Intelligent, moral, caring, the perfect Ambassador for Humanity and the Federation to the other races in the galaxy. The character resonates with many people because he contains traits that many of us strive to achieve in our lives.

[@danielhogan6255]

"space...the final frontier...these are the voyages of the star ship enterprise...its continuing mission..to explore strange new worlds...to seek out new life and new civilizations...TO BOLDLY GO WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE!" i still get chills to this day...aye its true..sir patrick stewarts portrayal of jean luc picard...really DID fill me with hope for the future..silly i know, but that character MAKES you yearn to be a better human being.

[@jatoca666]

Well said,total agreement .

[@cherylbursa2573]

I can't wait. I lost it when I first found out. I am so excited and thrilled. Love Jean-luc!!!!!

[@HowlingMad86]

Engage 👉 That makes me so damn happy. I'll gonna feel like back in my childhood.

[@MarcusVCPrado]

Welcome back Captain Picard, looking forward to see your leadersship, capability and humanity, boldly going where noone has gone before.

[@WillyWanker1974]

Such a brilliant and genuine man. Incredible.

[@miguelangelacevedo9040]

I can't wait to watch this new journey

[@OganySupreme]

I just watched the first episode yesterday. Damn, it was good!

[@DebiSunset]

Omg. 20 years? Seems like yesterday!

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

THERE ARE 4 LIGHTS

[@noneyourb2526]

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[@kobylee911]

5

[@drwinston]

GREATNESS! What an episode that was and only a great actor like Patrick Stewart could have made that moment as powerful as it was.

[@vanleeuwenhoek]

Keeping up with the Cardassians.

[@stever.8648]

Hanging around naked and counting light bulbs.....maybe that's when he decided he need to leave or get a huge pay raise.

[@ffy0000]

Please tell me I'm not the only one who, whilst watching this, rocked back and forth screaming, geeking out so hard until I passed out.

[@steverdms]

There is just something you have to love and respect about that man. He's incredible.