Blunt Talk," he gets to play an ambitious, reckless cable news host, and he gets to show off the comedic chops that he seldom displays in an acting career most famous for sci-fi heroics and Shakespearean speeches.

Stewart, of course, has been the highest-profile member of the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" cast, ever since the beloved syndicated series went off the air in 1994 and the crew's run of big-screen features ended in 2002. But what became of those who served on the starship Enterprise alongside Stewart's Captain Jean-Luc Picard? Synthesize a cup of tea ("Earl Grey. Hot.") and read on to find out. Ready? Engage.