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Jean-Luc Picard, is shown in his Italianate villa pouring himself a generous glass of scotch.
A womans voice is heard behind him asking, What do you think youre doing out here?
Smash cut to Seven of Nine, who has apparently let herself into his house.
Earlier in the trailer, Picard mentions how Commander Data sacrificed his life for the captain.
At the end of the trailer, Picard is shown peering over a hand of cards.
He says, I dont want the game to end.
Data is revealed as his opponent.
I know, the cyborg says.
Asked how he wound up on the show, the joking continued.
I first heard there was going to be this showPicard, he said.
I called the producers and said, Do you have anybody for the role of Picard yet?
They hung up on me.
I spoke to Patrick and he said theres a possibility, would you think about coming on the show?
I said, I dont think I could do that.
I just couldnt take it.
No, actually I spoke to the powers that be, Spiner said, finally shifting gears.
The show has an incredible bunch of writers and producers.
Standing next to Patrick again on a set, I couldnt stay no to that.
She said they downed four glasses of champagne before he made the professional overture.
I never thought anything would come of it, she said.
But I kept hearing about it.
Youve got to get your laughing gear in place, the British actor said.
We have more fun than should really be allowed in a very expensive series.
