Summary
- J.J. Abrams is in talks with rising stars Jenna Ortega and Glen Powell for an Warner Bros. film.
- Abrams is writing the script, but plot details remain undisclosed.
- Ortega and Powell have had recent success in high-profile projects like Netflix's Wednesday and Top Gun: Maverick.
Netflix hit series Wednesday and the box office juggernaut Top Gun: Maverick, this would be Abrams' first film since the 2019 release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Powell most recently starred in Twisters, while Ortega plays Lydia Deetz' daughter Astrid in the and long-awaited Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
According to Deadline, both Ortega and Powell are in final talks to Abrams' untitled film at Warner. Bros. The script is written by Abrams and the project will be produced by his production company, Bad Robot. In addition to not revealing the title, plot details on Abrams' newest film are being kept under wraps, although the story reportedly does not involve time travel.
Abrams' New Film Just Became One Of The Most Exciting Movies
It Is An Overdue Change For Abrams' Films
While little information is still known about Abrams' project, the details that have been revealed make it one of the most exciting films. Abrams is one of the industry's most influential creators, but he has not directed an original film since Super 8 in 2011. Other than Super 8, Abrams has only directed Star Trek and Star Wars films over the last 15 years, with his direction helping to revitalize both science-fiction franchises in theaters.
J.J. Abrams-Directed Films In The Last 15 Years |
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Star Trek (2009) |
Super 8 (2011) |
Stark Trek Into Darkness (2013) |
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) |
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) |
As important as Abrams' contributions were to those franchises, it is time to see him return to his own original stories. Super 8 and his early work as a co-creator on Lost prove how effective Abrams' original stories can be, and it is intriguing to consider what he will now do, especially in a film led by Ortega and Powell. Abrams' past works and the mention of the plot not involving time travel likely means it will be an original story, with Ortega and Powell being the faces of it.
Every J.J. Abrams Movie, Ranked By Rewatchability
Some of J.J. Abrams' movies, like Super 8 and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, are more rewatchable than others, like Star Trek Into Darkness.
Oretega's involvement in Wednesday, Scream VI, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice all demonstrate her ability to tackle and ground supernatural stories that cover a wide range of tones. From the action-packed Top Gun: Maverick to the romantic comedy Anyone But You, Powell has proven to be just as versatile in his performances. There are many possibilities for J.J. Abrams' new film with Ortega and Powell, and all the possibilities seem promising given the talent involved.
Source: Deadline
