Summary
- Patrick Stewart, known for his role as Jean-Luc Picard, directed five episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation with the invaluable help of Jonathan Frakes.
- Frakes advised and guided Stewart, emphasizing the importance of fostering a strong relationship with the cast and crew for the best results.
- Stewart credits Frakes for his success as a director and acknowledges their close friendship and collaboration spanning 36 years.
Patrick Stewart reminds fans that he directed episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and he credits Jonathan Frakes for his invaluable help. Stewart and Frakes have been friends and colleagues for 36 years, and Jonathan, who is one of Star Trek's most prolific and beloved directors, has directed Sir Patrick in several episodes of TNG and Star Trek: Picard, as well as the feature films Star Trek: First Contact and Star Trek: Insurrection. While Stewart is best known for playing Jean-Luc Picard, he has also stepped behind the camera and helmed some excellent episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Screen Rant attended Vulture Festival where Sir Patrick Stewart was the guest at a special event aptly titled "Patrick Stewart Hangs Out With Us For A Whole Hour." When the discussion turned to Stewart's experiences working with Jonathan Frakes as a director, Patrick was quick to point out that he also directed five episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which Stewart says he "could not have done" with Frakes' help. Check out his quote and photos from Vulture Fest below:
I, by the way, directed five episodes. And I could not have done it without Jonathan because he advised me… and helped me. “These are the important things that you must deal with. There are other things that they will tell you are important. They’re not that important.” He said, “You have a wonderful relationship with the entire company, and that will lead you into the best work that they can do.” Indeed, that’s what I experienced.
Close At Vulture Festival, Patrick Stewart also praised his other cast mates who directed episodes of TNG and other Star Trek series like LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, and Gates McFadden.
