Endangered. J· J. Abrams returns to the "Star Wars Series"

Author: Brian Truitt, contributor to USA Today

Once again, the most important filmmaking task in Hollywood history fell on the shoulders of J.J. Abrams: the first was the 2015 star wars episode Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, written and directed by Abrams, the first to return to the Star Wars franchise after many years (and later one of the highest-grossing films in film history). Now, Abrams is about to take the helm of the final installment of the Star Wars return trilogy, Star Wars Episode IX.

Abrams' chance to direct Star Wars 9 stemmed from the parting of Lucasfilm and Star Wars 9's original director, Colin Trevoro. At the same time, the two directors of the "Han Solo" sequel, Phil Rod Christopher Miller, also withdrew from the film and replaced it with Ron Howard. All of this suggests that Lucasfilm wants more veteran filmmakers to create the Star Wars universe and is not willing to risk a star wars 9 blockbuster.

In my opinion, it is a good idea to let Ryan Johnson, director of Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, continue to direct, but it is estimated that he has not yet recovered from the difficult work of Star Wars 8. It's historic to choose a woman to direct, such as Ava Dewine, Lauren Safalia or Catherine Bigelow, or Gilmour del Toro or Alfonso Cuarón to end the era when Star Wars was "ruled" by whites. It's not impossible.

But in view of the recent big change of star wars production team, the filmmakers Disney and Lucasfilm certainly dare not take Star Wars 9 toss anymore. Star Wars 9 is the last installment of the Star Wars reboot trilogy, featuring old faces such as Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac, and is definitely expected. The film is expected to be released on December 20, 2019, and with a short construction period and pressure from major shareholders, it is understandable that Disney and Lucas chose to proceed cautiously.

So, J.J. Abrams is the safest option, and many would say it's too safe. But Abrams is also a veteran Star Wars fan with dreams and visions for Star Wars, and he knows how to balance pleasing fans, filmmakers and actors. Star Wars 7 heroine Ridley once told me that whenever she was so nervous that she didn't know how to continue acting, Abrams would do everything she could to help her until she showed her best.

Because the story framework of Star Wars 7 is too similar to the first Star Wars movie in 1977, and it is also about a young man's cosmic adventure story and the destruction of one planet, and another Death Star, Abrams has also received a lot of criticism. But obviously, this story template is not tired of watching. In fact, Abrams is also telling some new stories, such as Boyega's play of the Storm Soldier. Of course, the more important point is that a movie of great significance in the history of film, Star Wars 7, chose a woman as the protagonist.

Equally important, Abrams has a deep love for Star Wars. When he was 11 years old, he watched the first Star Wars movie and has been deeply involved in it ever since. If anyone can handle a Star Wars movie without Kelly Fisher, it's Abrams.

I'll always remember 2 years ago at the New York Hotel Restaurant, Abrams pulled out his phone and said to me, "You have to look at this." "It's a sneak peek at the scene of a Star Wars 7 filming scene featuring legendary musician John Williams who was working on the soundtrack of the film. Abrams showed me with excitement and excitement on his face.

Abrams also told me that the key to making a good Star Wars movie is to follow your instincts. "You're in the story, so go ahead. Feel the 'Ah, yes, that's it. ’”

J.J. Abrams is a returning Jedi Knight.

Translator: Zhang Hang