Abrams has revealed creative plans and production details for "Star Wars: Episode VI," which will be the first installment of the franchise under the wing of Disney.
Abrams sat on a panel last Saturday (June 8) but he was careful not to spill too many details about the much-anticipated sequel, he did reveal his approach to the film.
Abrams added "There's that deep feeling of infinite possibilities that I think was the ultimate thing I thought when I first saw 'Star Wars' which I would -- and probably will -- give my left arm to try and come close to again."
Abrams has had his finger in many boiling cauldrons lately. Some people believe he kick started the Star Trek franchise, while die hard purists thought it was an awful reboot that went against the show's long running canon. But Abrams is one of those "big tent" summer action movie directors (lots of explosions, lush backgrounds, big stunts) who get paid big money to get a multi-hundred million dollar box office.
Yes, Abrams is excited to direct a childhood happy moment. But there has to be caution in his own words. "Honor but not revere?" That seems that he will make sure his "own mark" is put on the franchise, even if it is at the expense of the Lucas past story lines. "Infinite possibilities?" That sounds like open ended tangents which may reshape the SW universe into a new (odder) vision.
But that is standard operating procedure in Hollywood. Take an existing "asset," whether it be a comic, old movie, old television show, and remake it as your own "new" creation.
I wonder what J.J. could setting the new Star Wars sequel? A mysterious island, perhaps?
