He first played Picard in TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation which ran for seven seasons between 1987-93.
Legendary Star Trek character Jean-Luc Picard might be on the verge of returning in a brand new series with Sir Patrick Stewart in the lead role.
CBS has confirmed plans to expand the television franchise following the success of Star Trek: Discovery under the guidance of its co-creator, Alex Kurtzman.
Star Trek: Discovery – fronted by Sonequa Martin-Green – will return for a second season in 2019.