J.J. Abrams has become one of the biggest names in Hollywood, especially when it comes to genre films. What can we learn from his time in the Star Wars universe? In a Dec. 15 article in The New York Times, the cast of the latest Star Wars trilogy gathered to discuss the final installment, The Rise of Skywalker, which comes out Dec. 20. The article is a great look back on the trilogy as a whole and how writer/director J.J. Abrams semi-reluctantly got involved in the franchise. It also offers a glimpse into Abrams' creative thought processes, which can teach us some simple but vital advice about working in the entertainment industry. Here's what we can learn from his experience! You can say no... but can also change your mind Abrams tells The New York Times that he initially turned down the first movie in the trilogy, The Force Awakens, thinking it would be too much of a challenge and could pollute his love for Star Wars. But persistent producer Kathleen Kennedy got him to sit down and reconsider, convincing him to come on. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 12 December, 2019