Jonathan Frakes Archives

It looks like Vikendi is getting an overhaul in PUBG as TV's own Jonathan Frakes shows off new "uncovered" footage The map has been MIA for a while now and only recently started making appearances after the 7.1 updates added it to the pool But it came with a lot of surprises that both shocked and[...]

Before his memorable return as William Riker on the captain's chair in Picard, Jonathan Frakes remained a creative force on the directors on Star Trek: Discovery The former first officer of the U.S.S Enterprise-D directed six episodes of the CBS All Access series including three in the upcoming third season He spoke with Comic Book[...]

Cast members from Picard included Marina Sirtis, Jeri Ryan, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, Michelle Hurd, Isa Briones, and Jonathan Del Arco On the Discovery side, Sonequa Martin-Green and Wilson Cruz were there to proudly represent their part of the Star Trek universe Here's a look at what these fan-favorites had to say, followed by the[...]

pic.twitter.com/p669BFyfkK — Marina Sirtis (@Marina_Sirtis) March 30, 2020 In the conference call were (from L-R) Patrick Stewart (Jean-Luc Picard), LeVar Burton (Geordi La Forge), Michael Dorn (Worf), Jonathan Frakes (William Riker), Wil Wheaton (Wesley Crusher), Brent Spiner (Data), Gates McFadden (Beverly Crusher), and Sirtis. Created by Gene Roddenberry, TNG helped revitalize the Star Trek franchise from the 1980s-1990s[...]

After receiving help from Hugh (Jonathan Del Arco) at the conclusion of "The Impossible Box", both transport to the planet of Nepenthe. "Nepenthe" — Episode #107 — Pictured (l-r): Jonathan Frakes as Riker; Sir Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard; Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi of the CBS All Access series STAR TREK: PICARD Photo Cr: Aaron[...]

The most notable instances were during First Contact (1996) and Picard. CBS All Access Bringing Two "Star Trek" Icons Together Jonathan Frakes, who played Cmdr William Riker in TNG revisited the former Starfleet admiral's link to the collective in the Picard episode "Stardust City Rag" on CBS All Access It pitted meeting the former captain of the U.S.S[...]

Co-creator Kristen Beyer wrote the episode with director Jonathan Frakes picking up where he left off from "Absolute Candor." What happens if CBS All Access' Star Trek mixed with sci-fi/thriller cult classic Event Horizon (1997)? Watch the opening scene in this week's Picard, "Stardust City Rag." It's equal parts refreshing when it comes to boundaries[...]

While the episode condensed that relationship in the interest of TV, we see more of the life that's Picard's rather than what's shared with his Enterprise crew in The Next Generation. Directed by Jonathan Frakes and written by Michael Chabon, what separates "Absolute Candor" from "The End is the Beginning" is the feeling of gaining something[...]

Meanwhile, Narek's contact, Narissa (Peyton List) grows tired at the lack of news. CBS All Access "Star Trek" Return of Jonathan Frakes Shifting from the brilliant Hanelle Culpepper, this week's episode is directed by Next Generation alum Jonathan Frakes Frakes played first officer Commander William T Riker and reprises his role for Picard Not only does he revisit[...]

Joining Goldsman, Stewart, and Kadin on stage were co-stars Alison Pill, Isa Briones, Evan Evagora, Michelle Hurd, Santiago Cabrera, and executive producer Alex Kurtzman. https://youtu.be/FySrgrKJguEVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Star Trek: Picard | NYCC Trailer | CBS All Access (https://youtu.be/FySrgrKJguE) As far as alum from Star Trek: The Next Generation and other sequel series',[...]

All Rights Reserved. Contrasting Performances in "The Next Generation" to "Picard" Jonathan Frakes, who plays Enterprise-D's first officer Commander William Riker on TNG, reprises his role for Picard Since the series, he's concentrated more on directing including two of the episodes on the CBS All Access series He said age gives Stewart an extra nuance to his[...]

Fans of CBS All Access' upcoming Star Trek franchise spinoff series Star Trek: Picard have been buzzing about the series when it was first announced, with the release of teasers and trailers doing nothing but dumping a whole lot of fuel on an already blazing dumpster fire of speculation and excitement. Combine that with the news[...]

Brent Spiner, Jeri Ryan, Jonathan Frakes, and Marina Sirtis will all be reprising their Star Trek roles in Season 1 of Star Trek: Picard. https://youtu.be/KbXy0f0aCN0Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Star Trek: Picard | SDCC Trailer – Sir Patrick Stewart Returns (https://youtu.be/KbXy0f0aCN0) STAR TREK: PICARD features Sir Patrick Stewart reprising his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard,[...]

And then Hall H got a second surprise when Ryan and Spiner showed up on the Picard panel with the rest of the cast. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Marina Sirtis and Jonathan Frakes will also be guest starring as Deanna Troi and Will Riker (I'm hoping they have been promoted in the past 15 years) Remember that[...]

Then came word from Star Trek: The Next Generation's own Jonathan Frakes (Cmdr Will Riker) himself that he would be reuniting with Patrick Stewart when he directs the "second block" of episodes from the upcoming series (with an announcement tweet, which you can find below) – and now? Frakes is letting fans know that his time[...]

While we can't be sure if Jonathan Frakes' recent Twitter post means he'll be reprising his role of Star Trek: The Next Generation's first officer Commander William Riker as well as slipping into the director's chair for 2 episodes of CBS All Access series Star Trek: Picard, we're pretty excited by the possibilities. Frakes has his fair share[...]

pic.twitter.com/63bL6l1AHz — The Orville (@TheOrville) April 12, 2019 Written by series star Seth MacFarlane and Star Trek alum Joe Menosky, and directed by Star Trek: The Next Generation alum Jonathan Frakes (one of the most talented and brilliant Trek actors going), the episode played all the right notes and keys – and hit them beautifully[...]

Yes, Jonathan Frakes made a freaking Star Trek joke while talking about his long-time Star Trek: The Next Generation co-star (and friend), Sir Patrick Stewart. "Despite Yourself" — Episode 110 — Director, Jonathan Frakes of the CBS All Access series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY Photo Cr: Jan Thijs/CBS © 2017 CBS Interactive[...]

Jonathan Frakes is no stranger to the world of Star Trek, having given several decades of his life in front of and behind the camera as Star Trek: The Next Generation's William T Riker, and as director of both the series and films. "Despite Yourself" — Episode 110 — Pictured: Director, Jonathan Frakes of the CBS All Access[...]

What does that mean in the 23rd century? ● Does the Federation ever manage to meet with another civilization without breaking the Prime Directive? ● Is Discovery's current cluster of rescue missions cosmic penance for the crew's actions in Season 1? ● "New Eden" was directed by Commander Riker himself, Jonathan Frakes. CBS All Access After last week's mind-blowingly excellent season premiere[...]

It would appear that former Star Trek: The Next Generation star Marina Sirtis will have a guest-starring role during season 2 of FOX's The Orville. Just this morning, Sirtis tweeted out this image of Frakes, herself, and Seth MacFarlane with the caption "Where am I?" Where am I? 😳 pic.twitter.com/G2rMFos02h — Marina Sirtis (@Marina_Sirtis) July 26, 2018 Frakes responded to this, saying[...]

Several actors and actresses worked together on projects both pre- and post-Trek, and of course, the lasting friendships formed by missions on starships. Actor and director Jonathan Frakes is no stranger to the Enterprise, having played Commander William Riker for more than a decade across tv and films He's also returning to the franchise by directing three[...]

Marvel has tapped Star Trek's own Will Riker… Jonathan Frakes… to voice J'Son, King of the Spartax in the Guardians of the Galaxy animated series USA Today is reporting bringing the veteran actor on board to play the father of Peter Quill (Will Friedle) Frakes has spent more time behind the camera than in front[...]

Here we get to see Patrick Stewart get stepped on and Jonathan Frakes pull off a classic triple-take. [youtube]http://youtu.be/S3_YTmAKBaA[/youtube] Uproxx has posted the gag reel for Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 7 Here we get to see Patrick Stewart get stepped on and Jonathan Frakes pull off a classic triple-take. [youtube]http://youtu.be/S3_YTmAKBaA[/youtube] [...]