Does J.J. Abrams' mysterious new movie finally have a title?

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J.J. Abrams hasn’t directed a function movie since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 2019, and it’s been even longer since he tackled an unique mission not tied to current IP (Tremendous 8 again in 2011). Now, Abrams is ready to make his return with a brand new fantasy movie. Based on a WGA submitting (by way of World of Reel), the brand new J.J. Abrams film has a title: The Nice Past.

What’s The Nice Past About?

No official plot particulars have been revealed, however the movie (which Abrams wrote, directed, and produced) reportedly offers with “an writer of widespread fantasy novels who reveals that the legendary world he’s identified for creating is definitely actual, sending the lead character (Glen Powell) on a quest.” When manufacturing on the movie wrapped final summer time, the working title was reportedly Ghostwriter. Along with Powell, The Nice Past will even star Jenna Ortega (Wednesday), Emma Mackey (Intercourse Training), and Samuel L. Jackson (The Marvels).

What Else Has J.J. Abrams Been Up To?

For somebody as soon as hailed as the subsequent Steven Spielberg, J.J. Abrams hasn’t been almost as prolific lately as he was at his peak. There was a time when Abrams appeared to be in every single place directly, juggling a number of “thriller packing containers” throughout tv — with Alias, Misplaced, and Fringe — whereas additionally delivering blockbuster movies like Mission: Not possible III, Star Trek, and Star Wars: The Power Awakens.

In 2019, Abrams signed a large $250 million, five-year take care of WarnerMedia, sparking expectations of a brand new artistic explosion. A number of initiatives had been introduced for HBO Max, together with Overlook, Justice League Darkish, and Duster, however solely Duster in the end made it to the display. Set in 1972, the collection adopted the “first Black feminine FBI agent (Rachel Hilson) as she heads to the Southwest and recruits a gutsy getaway driver (Josh Holloway) in a daring effort to take down a rising crime syndicate (led by Keith David).” Sadly, Duster didn't catch on the way in which Abrams’ earlier exhibits had, and it was cancelled after only one season.

I do know Abrams will get lots of crap, however I’m excited to see him sort out one thing extra unique after spending the final fifteen years leaping between Star Trek and Star Wars.