Posted on 01/24/2013 2:46:00 PM PST by BenLurkin
Abrams was frequently cited as a fan-favorite pick for the "Star Wars" job, but his connection to the "Star Trek" series seemingly took him out of the running. Abrams even clarified in a December interview that he was approached by Lucasfilm to direct the new "Star Wars" movie, but he passed out of loyalty to "Trek."
"[Lucasfilm president] Kathy Kennedy is a friend and there are no smarter producers," he said at the time. "It's in great hands. There were the very early conversations and I quickly said that because of my loyalty to 'Star Trek,' and also just being a fan, I wouldn't even want to be involved in the next version of those things. I declined any involvement very early on. I'd rather be in the audience not knowing what was coming, rather than being involved in the minutiae of making them."
Now, it appears that Abrams does want to be involved in the minutiae of making a "Star Wars" film. In landing the job, Abrams beats out an extensive list of rumored hopefuls including the likes of Ben Affleck and Jon Favreau. It also marks Abrams' second high-profile intergalactic franchise; his next "Star Trek" film, subtitled "Into Darkness," cruises into theaters this coming May.
"Star Wars: Episode VII," written by Michael Arndt and directed by J.J. Abrams, hits theaters in 2015.
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II was so bad I swore off trying to watch III ever. I actually thought they made VII already.
You see? They suckered me with II.
I went ahead and bought III thinking that nothing could ever be as bad as II.
Boy-oh-boy! Was I wrong.
Apart from Joss Whedon, I can’t think of a better choice. Can’t wait!
Well, since jar jar wasn’t in episodes 4-6, surely he won’t be in 7.
Ain’t that the truth!!
Ain’t that the truth!!
Is it wrong to pray the world will end before they screw up anymore of my childhood?
Abrams didn’t have much to do with Lost after the first season, so blame Lindlehof & Cruse for the horrible ending. In case you didn’t notice, Abrams has done a lot more than just Lost, and none of his other projects fit your description.
It’s a license to print money, those tend to have low bars.
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