J.J. Abrams Fresh Off Star Trek….Set To Be Director for Next Star Wars!!!!

Disney released the official press statement declaring J.J Abrams will be the next director of the new Star Wars movie which is set to be release at some point in 2015. Abrams who is no strange to blockbuster science fiction will be be calling the shots on what is likely to be his most scrutinized project EVER.

J.J AbramsIn the statement issued by Disney:

J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII, the first of a new series of Star Wars films to come from Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy. Abrams will be directing and Academy Award-winning writer Michael Arndt will write the screenplay.

“It’s very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie,” said Kennedy. “J.J. is the perfect director to helm this. Beyond having such great instincts as a filmmaker he has an intuitive understanding of this franchise. He understands the essence of the Star Wars experience, and will bring that talent to create an unforgettable motion picture.”

J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII, the first of a new series of Star Wars films to come from Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy. Abrams will be directing and Academy Award-winning writer Michael Arndt will write the screenplay.

“It’s very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie,” said Kennedy. “J.J. is the perfect director to helm this. Beyond having such great instincts as a filmmaker, he has an intuitive understanding of this franchise. He understands the essence of the Star Wars experience, and will bring that talent to create an unforgettable motion picture.”

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J.J Abrams is without a doubt one of the best director/producer of our time when it comes to science fiction/action/mystery and adventure. I think he has the potential to make the BEST Star Wars film in the entire series.

J.J Abrams will be the only person in the history of film who will be able to boast that he was selected to direct a Star Wars and Star Trek movie— which is pretty damn amazing when you think about it.

 

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