While Christopher Nolan is busy assembling an impressive cast for his upcoming enigmatic film, he's not the only prominent director orchestrating a secretive project. Five years after directing 'Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise Of Skywalker,' J.J. Abrams is gearing up to return to the director's chair with a fresh, original concept. With Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey already on board as leads, it appears the 'Super 8' director has now secured another major name for his cast—Samuel L. Jackson.
According to Deadline, Jackson—who, like Abrams, has spent considerable time in the 'Star Wars' universe—is in talks to join Abrams' next film, an untitled collaboration between Warner Bros. and Bad Robot. At this point, details about Abrams' project are scarce, except for the peculiar fact that it is not a time-travel movie, a detail that apparently needed clarification. Additionally, Abrams is penning the script himself, marking his first fully self-written and directed film since 'Super 8' in 2011. As for Jackson's potential role, it's confirmed he won't be reprising Mace Windu (probably), and that's about all we know.
Although the specifics of Abrams' return to directing remain largely unknown (even the shooting schedule is uncertain), the film promises a refreshing change for both the director and his cast, who have recently been involved in various franchise fare, reboots, and sequels. How long Abrams will maintain his veil of secrecy remains to be seen—after all, this is the man behind 'Lost.' But whatever the final product, with this stellar cast and director at the helm, it's clear that audiences will be eagerly lining up for tickets to see what J.J. Abrams has in store.
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