Don’t miss the latest developments in business and finance.

JJ Abrams almost turned down directing 'Star Wars IX'

Image
Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Apr 11 2019 | 10:30 AM IST

JJ Abrams says he almost did not direct the upcoming "Star Wars: Episode IX" and taking up the project was a "crazy leap of faith" for the filmmaker.

The director, who helmed "Episode VII: The Force Awakens", said it was President of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy who asked him to give it a go.

"I wasn't supposed to be there. I wasn't the guy, ya' know? I was working on some other things. And then Kathy Kennedy called and said, 'Would you really, seriously, consider coming aboard?' The whole thing was a crazy leap of faith. And there was an actual moment when I nearly said, 'No, I'm not going to do this.'

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

More From This Section

First Published: Apr 11 2019 | 10:30 AM IST

Next Story