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McAvoy Pitched Young Picard Series 'Mutiny on the Stargazer'
18 Oct
Summary
- James McAvoy proposed a Star Trek series focusing on a young Jean-Luc Picard.
- The proposed series was titled 'Mutiny on the Stargazer' and explored Picard's early command.
- Logistical issues prevented the 'young Picard' series from being produced.
James McAvoy, who portrayed a younger Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, recently disclosed his attempt to bring a Star Trek series centered on a young Jean-Luc Picard to fruition. This proposed limited series, named "Mutiny on the Stargazer," would have delved into Picard's initial captaincy of the USS Stargazer and a significant secret he maintained throughout his career.
McAvoy pitched the concept to Star Trek executives, who reportedly showed interest. However, the project faced insurmountable logistical obstacles, preventing its production. The actor expressed a strong desire to play younger iterations of iconic Patrick Stewart roles and cherished the narrative he had envisioned for this early Picard story.
