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J.J. Abramsis reportedly in talks with Jenna Ortega and Glen Powell for his next film. While Ortega and Powell are among Hollywood’s fastest-rising stars in recent years, with projects including theNetflix hit seriesWednesdayand the box office juggernautTop Gun: Maverick, this would be Abrams' first film since the 2019 release ofStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Powell most recently starred inTwisters,while Ortega plays Lydia Deetz' daughter Astrid in the upcoming and long-awaitedBeetlejuice Beetlejuice.
According toDeadline, bothOrtega and Powell are in final talks to join Abrams' untitled filmat 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 Upcoming Movies
It Is An Overdue Change For Abrams' Films
While little information is still known about Abrams' upcoming project, the details that have been revealed make it one of the most exciting upcoming films. Abrams is one of the industry’s most influential creators, buthe has not directed an original film sinceSuper 8in 2011. Other thanSuper 8, Abrams has only directedStar TrekandStar Warsfilmsover the last 15 years, with his direction helping to revitalize both science-fiction franchises in theaters.
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 8and his early work as a co-creator onLostprove 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 inWednesday,Scream VI, andBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceall demonstrate her ability to tackle and ground supernatural stories that cover a wide range of tones. From the action-packedTop Gun: Maverickto the romantic comedyAnyone But You, Powell has proven to be just as versatile in his performances. There are many possibilities forJ.J. Abrams' new film with Ortega and Powell, andall the possibilities seem promising given the talent involved.
