Levar Burton Expects to Appear br in 'Star Trek: Picard' Series Throughout its seven-season TV run, br he portrayed the U.S.S. Enterprise's br chief engineer Geordi La Forge. At a premiere for 'The Lion King,' br Burton added that other 'TNG' actors br could meet up again with Stewart's 'Picard.' Levar Burton, via CNN Levar Burton, via CNN The first season of the show, br which takes place after br 'The Next Generation,' will br consist of 10 episodes.