Patrick Stewart: Why STAR TREK Was Bound To Fail

In this speech, Patrick Stewart talks about the unlikely circumstances of getting his Star Trek role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and why everyone thought The Next Generation was bound to fail. Sir Patrick Stewart is an English actor who has had a distinguished career in theatre and television for around half a century. He is most widely known for his television and film roles, such as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series, and his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Full talk, licenced under creative common:    • Sir Patrick Stewart | The Cambridge Union   --- Usually, this channel focuses on criticism of the social justice movement. This is variety sunday. If you like the content, subscribe!