Star Trek Theory Explains the Greatest Patrick Stewart Mystery: One Technology is Why Jean-Luc Picard Has a British Accent Despite Being French

If Star Trek is a representative of the sci-fi space genre, Sir Patrick Stewart is its face. Stewart’s role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard has established him as a revered figure among Trekkies worldwide, but there’s something about the character that bugs even the most stalwart of them.
Jean-Luc Picard and his crew| Paramount
In Star Trek: The Next Generations, Picard has been vehemently described as French. However, we see him speak English with a perfect British accent. Why is that?
Jean-Luc Picard might actually be speaking French
Jean-Luc Picard’s choice of language has always been a bit of a mystery to fans. Though many would assume the accent we hear on the show might be the result of his education and constant practice, or his parents moving to the UK from France in his early years, there’s one more theory that uses a Star Trek element to explain the issue.
Jean-Luc Picard and his crew| Paramount
In Star Trek: The Next Generations, Picard has been vehemently described as French. However, we see him speak English with a perfect British accent. Why is that?
Jean-Luc Picard might actually be speaking French
Jean-Luc Picard’s choice of language has always been a bit of a mystery to fans. Though many would assume the accent we hear on the show might be the result of his education and constant practice, or his parents moving to the UK from France in his early years, there’s one more theory that uses a Star Trek element to explain the issue.
- 7/20/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
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