There Was an Animal in Star Trek That Patrick Stewart Said Was Breaking the Rules of the TV Series

As a gamer who has spent countless hours immersed in the futuristic universe of Star Trek, I find myself deeply moved by the story of Patrick Stewart‘s unyielding commitment to the principles he embodied as Captain Jean-Luc Picard. His insistence on upholding the ideals of equality and respect for all creatures, even when it came to a simple pet fish, is truly inspiring.


On the set of Star Trek, an argument arose between Patrick Stewart and the producers, stemming from the presence of a fish, Captain Picard’s pet, which discomfited the actor. He argued that this conflicted with the show’s central theme of equality and respect for all beings, questioning how his character could maintain captivity over a living creature like a fish.

During an interview, Ronny Cox shared insights from the set, offering his perspective on the clash between Stewart and the producers that occurred in 2022, as part of the story he was discussing.

Patrick Stewart disliked the fish kept in the ready room. He remarked, “Given that our show is centered on the respect for all cosmic beings, why do we have live fish confined in the ready room?” However, the producers enjoyed filming with the fish swimming nearby.

Despite repeated objections from Patrick Stewart, who is an advocate for animal rights, the producers persisted in keeping the fish character on the show until Season 6. However, eventually, they decided to remove it, a decision that Stewart likely approved of, given his belief that the fish’s presence was inconsistent with the message the production aimed to convey.

On the Star Trek set, Stewart found his relationship challenging, not just with the fish prop, but also with a fellow actor from Star Trek: Nemesis. The actor portraying Picard shared that Tom Hardy showed no interest in forming friendships within the cast and rarely spoke to anyone.

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2024-09-17 11:32