''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' director JJ Abrams tells Stephen Colbert that the movie has yet to be completed. ''We were working on the final mixes at 2:30 this morning. I left with six very small, but important things that (still) need to be done...
'Star Wars: Episode 7' has been quietly casting now for what feels like years and still, the only real confirmed role we have is Adam Driver, who will play the film's villain. We know we're going to be introduced to a new era of Jedis, but who is actually going to play the new hero? Let's get ourselves updated and acquainted with the actors at the top of J.J. Abrams' list.
This is a real heart-breaker: a terminally ill 'Star Trek' fan has one final wish to see JJ Abrams' sequel, 'Star Trek Into Darkness' before he passes away and doctors don't believe he will live until the May, 2013 release date. So let's help this Trekkie see the film now!
The question of who will direct the next 'Star Wars' still lingers quite maddeningly; while we would ideally be compiling a shortlist of contenders, we mostly collate who has expressed disinterest or denied involvement. One of those names is J.J. Abrams, who weeks ago stated in no uncertain terms that he didn't want the massive undertaking.
But did you know that he was evidently offered the job? A
See that nerd right there? Well believe it or not that guy is BIG TIME! It's JJ Abrams, creator of awesome/crazy flicks like Cloverfield and Star Trek sequels.