"I had come to the point when I realized it was unlikely that my film career was going to move beyond a certain level of role. And I was - because I had graphic instances of it - handicapped by the success of Star Trek. A director would say, 'I don't want Jean-Luc Picard in my movie' - and this was compounded by X-Men as well"

This quote by Patrick Stewart reflects on his experience in the film market. He had actually come to the awareness that his profession was not going to advance beyond a specific level due to the success of his roles in Star Trek and X-Men. He was being typecast and directors were not thinking about casting him in their films because of his association with these two iconic functions. This quote highlights the difficulty of succeeding in the movie market and how it can be challenging to break away from a specific kind of role. It likewise shows how success can be a double-edged sword, as it can restrict the chances offered to a star.