‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’: 5 Franchise Updates and Insights From J.J. Abrams

Director talks about Episode VIII, working with screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan, and explains why everyone can enjoy his sequel hitting theaters on Dec. 18

J.J. Abrams seems primed to deliver the ultimate fanboy experience with the release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and beyond.

The writer, director and producer of Episode VII revealed a wealth of new information about the franchise and his relationship with it in a new Wired interview.

Abrams touched on making “The Force Awakens” a “self-contained story,” working with Lawrence Kasdan, and the moments on set that made him feel like a kid at the movies again.

Here are five updates and insights about the “Star Wars” universe from the man masterminding Disney’s revival.

“The Force Awakens” Is a “Self-Contained Story”

“We wanted to tell a story that had its own self-contained beginning, middle, and end but at the same time, like ‘A New Hope,’ implied a history that preceded it and also hinted at a future to follow,” Abrams said.

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