在Las Vegas举行的星舰年度活动中Patrick Stewart证实自己将在，CBSAA的新星舰影集
中再度饰演经典角色舰长Jean-Luc Picard。
而这个新的星舰影集内容将以Picard人生的新片章的故事为主。
他在会中对这个消息所发表的谈话如下：
I will always be very proud to have been a part of 'Star Trek: The Next Genera
tion,' but when we wrapped that final movie in the spring of 2002, I truly fel
t my time with 'Star Trek' had run its natural course. It is, therefore, an un
expected but delightful surprise to find myself excited and invigorated to be
returning to Jean-Luc Picard and to explore new dimensions within him. Seeking
out new life for him, when I thought that life was over. During these past ye
ars, it has been humbling to hear many stories about how 'The Next Generation'
brought people comfort, saw them through difficult periods in their lives or
how the example of Jean-Luc inspired so many to follow in his footsteps, pursu
ing science, exploration and leadership. I feel I'm ready to return to him for
the same reason - to research and experience what comforting and reforming li
ght he might shine on these often very dark times. I look forward to working w
ith our brilliant creative team as we endeavor to bring a fresh, unexpected an
d pertinent story to life once more.
我总很自豪曾经是星舰(star trek: the next generation)的一份子，但电影系列已经在
2002年春季结束，我真觉得我在星舰的旅程已经告一段落。
因此这意料外而喜见我将能回归重新饰演Picard一角，并与他一起探索新的层面、新的人
生，在我以为都已结束时。
这些年来，听闻了许多next generation系列如何带给他人慰藉、度过难关，或是Picard
的角色是如何给予激励，让他们能追寻他的脚步，从事科学研究、探索或是领导，让我感
到十分的不可置信。我感觉已经准备好重新饰演的理由是相同的—找寻及体验在这非常黑
暗的时刻，他能带来怎样的安慰及改变的光芒。我期待能与这出色的创意团队合作，努力
并再度呈现一个新鲜、意想不到及相关的故事。