JONATHAN FRAKES: Reality of the PICARD Reunion & Why Ego is Dead in Hollywood

Jonathan Frakes opens up about the emotional reality behind the Star Trek: Picard reunion, revealing that the cast's deep bond—forged over decades—wasn't always there. He candidly shares how ego has been stripped away in Hollywood, replaced by a rare, mature camaraderie where forgiveness is instant and 'fuck yous' are a thing of the past. What started as a whimsical idea to help fans by volunteering at their kids' soccer games evolved into the wildly popular Brent and Johnny podcast, a platform for celebrity encounters and name-dropping with a playful twist. Frakes also reveals his own vulnerability—his anxiety, his daily gratitude rituals, and how he still gets emotional over his daughter’s wedding invitation. He reflects on the changing landscape of entertainment, where directing a film is harder than ever, and why he’s still auditioning at 73. Most strikingly, he argues that the real legacy of Star Trek isn’t the tech, but the human connection it fostered—something he’s now trying to recreate with his immersive project, Planet Horizon, a 3D cinematic experience that blends music, indigenous voices, and NASA footage to awaken a sense of planetary unity.