'Star Wars' will be directed by JJ Abrams
JJ Abrams, director and screenwriter, will be in charge of directing the next film in the "Star Wars" saga, as reported by the Deadline website. In this way, the creator of successes such as the now mythical series 'Lost' and the latest version of "Star Trek" will take the reins of this project that is increasingly advanced.
Producer Kathleen Kennedy, who chairs the group Lucasfilm, integrated within the Walt Disney Company, was in charge of convincing JJ Abrams to accept this project that will allow us to relive on the big screen the popular galactic story. George Lucas, 68, had decided to retire and handed over the leadership of Lucasfilm to Kathleen Kennedy. However, he will continue to serve as a consultant for the next "Star Wars" films and Kathleen Kennedy will serve as executive producer.
Everything points to the films will be released in 2015, 2017 and 2019. As for the cast, it is yet to be confirmed, but Carrie Fisher confirmed that her princess Leia would be in the new installment. Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill have also declared their interest in participating in the new trilogy. We will have to wait for JJ Abrams to speak. We will wait to know more ...
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