4, 2018, Patrick Stewart stated on social media that he would return to the role of Jean-Luc Picard in a project with CBS All Access. Stewart wrote, "I will always be very proud to have been a part of Star Trek: The Next Generation, but when we wrapped that final movie in the spring of 2002, I truly felt my time with Star Trek had run its natural course. It is, therefore, an unexpected 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 years, it has been humbling to hear 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, pursuing 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 light he might shine on these often very dark times. I look forward to working with our brilliant creative team as we endeavor to bring a fresh, unexpected and pertinent story to life once more." In January 2019, the producer said that the Picard series will answer questions about what happened to Captain Picard in the 20 years after Star Trek: Nemesis. Context This infographic shows the first-run production timeline of various Star Trek franchise shows and films, including Star Trek: The Next Generation. See also Cultural influence of Star Trek List of comic books based on Star Trek: The Next Generation List of Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes References External links Star Trek: The Next Generation at Paramount Plus Star Trek: The Next Generation at Memory Beta TrekCore.com – Library of DVD screen captures (still images) from every episode of The Next Generation''. 1980s American drama television series 1980s American science fiction television series 1980s American time travel television series 1987 American television series debuts 1990s American drama television series 1990s American science fiction television series 1990s American time travel television series 1994 American television series endings American adventure television series American sequel television series Androids in television Augmented reality in fiction Emmy Award-winning programs English-language television shows First-run syndicated television programs in the United States Hugo Award-winning television series Peabody Award-winning