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Sir Patrick Stewart is boldly going where he has been before - by reprising the Star Trek role of Jean-Luc Picard.

The character will feature in a new CBS All Access series chronicling his life after Star Trek: The Next Generation.

The actor announced the news in a surprise appearance at the annual Star Trek convention in Las Vegas on Saturday, after months of speculation.

Sir Patrick, who is 78 and British, played Picard in 178 episodes of the sci-fi television series between 1987 and 1994, and in four feature films.

"I will always be very proud to have been a part of the 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," said the Shakespearean actor, who lives in New York City.

"It is an unexpected but delightful surprise to find myself excited and invigorated to be returning to Jean-Luc Picard and to explore new dimensions with him."

Alex Kurtzman, the executive producer on the new yet-to-be-named show, said: "It's a privilege to welcome Sir Patrick Stewart back into the Star Trek fold."

"For over 20 years, fans have hoped for the return of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and that day is finally here. We can't wait to forge new ground, surprise people, and honour generations both new and old," Mr Kurtzman said in media reports.

Details on the new series, which will be available through the US streaming service, are still under wraps, including title and release date.

Star Trek is a multi-billion-dollar cultural phenomenon, which turned 50 years old in 2016.

[Ladylaughsalot]

OMG, I can hardly wait! Love Patrick, and I love the entire Star Trek franchise! 

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@Ladylaughsalot wrote:

OMG, I can hardly wait! Love Patrick, and I love the entire Star Trek franchise! 

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Patrick was my favorite, love the Picard.

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@Ladylaughsalot wrote:

OMG, I can hardly wait! Love Patrick, and I love the entire Star Trek franchise! 

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@Ladylaughsalot  I am a HUGE Star Trek fan. Have seen all the TV series and all the movies. Back in the day, my girlfriend and I always went to the Star Trek conventions when they were in our area. (George Takei was extremely nice and down to earth)

I would love to see this new show as I've always loved Patrick Stewart and Jean-Luc Picard. I would love to see Star Trek: Discovery too, but I don't want to pay to watch them on CBS All Access. Besides the new Star Trek shows, there's nothing else I would want to watch.

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@QVCkitty1 wrote:

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@Ladylaughsalot wrote:

OMG, I can hardly wait! Love Patrick, and I love the entire Star Trek franchise! 

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Patrick was my favorite, love the Picard.

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@QVCkitty1  I loved Picard too. Kathryn Janeway was also a favorite!

[straykatz]

Would love to watch this but don't have and don't intend to get/pay for CBS Access.  

[reiki604]

I have put off getting CBS all access and missing Star Trek Discovery. I guess I'll have to give in for this. Oh the price we pay being Trekkies since the first incarnation!!!!!!

[FuzzyFace]

Did anyone see him in a mini-series, "Blunt Talk"? Who knew Patrick Stewart could swear so much and just be all around-funny???????

[chrystaltree]

I cannot wait!  I've been a Trekkie since I was a kid and Patrick Steward is still the sexiest man alive.  The man is almost  80 and there are 50 year olds who don't look as good as he does.

[FuzzyFace]

often wodered if Captain Picard--NOT Patrick Stewart--was gay. I kind of got that vibe from the charachter.