'Star Trek' Stars React to Patrick Stewart's Return
Patrick Stewart shocked Star Trek fans everywhere over the weekend we made a surprise appearance [...]
Captain Kirk Approves
Star Trek's original leading man, William Shatner, was quick to offer Stewart his congratulations on the return of Picard.
Shatner and Stewart previously shared the screen as Captains Kirk and Picard respectively in the 1996 movie Star Trek: Generations.
prevnextIt’s wonderful news! Congratulations my friend! https://t.co/cSzp8npEjg
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) August 5, 2018
Number One
Picard's trusted "Number One," the Star Trek actor and director Jonathan Frakes, looked on from backstage as Stewart made his announcement at Star Trek Las Vegas. LeVar Burton was also there with Frakes.
Here are the photo and statement shared by Frakes.
prevnextSo glad I witnessed this extraordinary moment ?? pic.twitter.com/Z5F4XmQBW6
— Jonathan Frakes (@jonathansfrakes) August 5, 2018
Wil Wheaton Fanboys Out
Star Trek: The Next Generation star Wil Wheaton, who played Wesley Crusher, went full-on fanboy upon hearing the news that Picard would be back.
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— Wil 'this account mocks fascists' Wheaton (@wilw) August 4, 2018
Doctor's Approval
Gates McFadden, who played Dr. Beverly Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation, added her voice to those cheering Stewart's comeback, calling it "wonderful news."
prevnextwonderful news indeed!! https://t.co/nRmBtH8Jij
— Gates McFadden (@gates_mcfadden) August 5, 2018
Sonequa Martin-Green is Thrilled
Star Trek: Discovery lead Sonequa Martin-Green said that she was thrilled to hear about Stewart's return to Star Trek.
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Anson Mount, Little Girl
Anson Mount, the lifelong Star Trek fan who will play Captain Christopher Pike in the second season of Star Trek: Discovery, had a fairly visceral reaction.
prevnextI just screamed like a little girl. https://t.co/ULT8vyWglm
— Anson Mount (@ansonmount) August 4, 2018
Wilson Cruz Screams
Wilson Cruz said just meeting Stewart brought him back to his childhood.
prevnextIn case any of you were wondering what my reaction to meeting #sirpatrickstewart and casually hanging with him and @jonathansfrakes! My inner sixteen year old had a nervous breakdown. ???? https://t.co/oZQr1NeUo8
— Wilson Cruz (@wcruz73) August 5, 2018
Sarek's Approval
James Frain plays Sarek on Star Trek: Discovery and he seemed impressed by Stewart's surprise announcement.
prevnextNow that’s how it’s done! https://t.co/Z5gANz8dgS
— James Frain (@britjfrain) August 5, 2018
Playing it Cool
Meanwhile, the Star Trek: Discovery writers tried to play it cool...
prevnextDid something happen? What’s everyone talking about? ;) #makeitso #Picard
— Star Trek Writers (@StarTrekRoom) August 4, 2018
Like an Android
...as did Brent Spiner, who famously played the android Data on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
prevHad to leave Vegas on Friday. Did anything interesting happen after I left?
— Brent Spiner (@BrentSpiner) August 6, 2018