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Patrick Stewart Interested in Returning for Quentin Tarantino's R-Rated Star Trek

Published Fri, 08 Dec 2017 11:55:34 -0600

Since the news broke that Quentin Tarantino was on board to direct a Star Trek movie, and that movie would be R-Rated, reaction amongst hardcore Star Trek fans (colloquially known as Spacebronies) has been mixed. Some have expressed doubt Tarantino's ultra-violent, profanity-laden filmmaking style will fit within the Star Trek franchise. However, a new development could add incredible legitimacy to Trekantino: Sir Patrick Stewart is willing to reprise his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard!

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Stewart dropped this bombshell at the Dubai Film Festival to The Hollywood Reporter, saying:

"One of my dreams is to work with Tarantino. I admire his work so much, and to be in a Tarantino film would give me so much satisfaction. So, if he is going to direct something to do with Star Trek and there was the possibility of dear old Jean-Luc showing up again and doing that for Mr Tarantino, I would embrace it."

Stewart went on to show that he really wants the job by kissing major Tarantino butt:

"The one thing that characterizes all of his movies is that frame by frame, it always challenges, always demands your attention, always demands a very kind of open and generous response to what he does. I also love his sense of humor as a filmmaker. So yes, he would be my first choice."

Stewart recently swore off one longtime role as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise following a particularly inspiring final performance in Logan. However, Stewart did say he'd be willing to reprise the role for a cameo in Deadpool. Or for a role on Legion. But that's it!

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