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December 3, 2002

In the latest issue of Dreamwatch, Jonathan Frakes discusses his feelings about Nemesis, some of his scenes, and the future of the TNG cast. Be aware, spoilers lie ahead!

Regarding the long gap between Insurrection and Nemesis:

"That was a very, very good call. I've said this plenty of times, but I think we've gone to the well way too often. I still think Insurrection would have done better if it had a little more breathing room after First Contact. I'm hoping that the success of Enterprise and the time away from the crew of The Next Generation will make our audience a little hungry to see us again. I think the studio is hoping that will be the case as well."

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Riker's fight scene with the Viceroy:

"The best part of the fight was that we were dropped into this holding system where they fly you above the set. I was rolling around with Ron, and Ron and I had done a play with each other right before he got 'Beauty And The Beast' and I got Star Trek. We were lying there sweating, wired up and saying we were both way to old to be action heroes. It was great to be with someone that I knew. I think that sequence actually is going to be pretty hot because the stuntmen worked their asses of to make us look good, as they always do."

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