According to comicbook.com, Patrick Stewart is in early discussions to reprise his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard from 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' in a new 'Star Trek' series.The report of Stewart's return comes after CBS announced a deal with 'Star Trek: Discovery' co-creator Alex Kurtzman and his production banner Secret Hideout to expand the Star Trek TV franchise. Stewart played Picard for seven seasons on 'The Next Generation' as well as in four Star Trek movies. He last played Picard in the 2002 movie 'Star Trek: Nemesis'.