J.J. Abrams

"It's very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie. J.J. is the perfect director to helm this. Beyond having such great instincts as a filmmaker, he has an intuitive understanding of this franchise. He understands the essence of the Star Wars experience, and will bring that talent to create an unforgettable motion picture."

- Kathleen Kennedy

'''Jeffrey Jacob "J.J." Abrams''' (born June 27, 1966) is an American film and television producer, screenwriter, director, actor, and composer. On January 24, 2013, reports emerged that Abrams would direct the upcoming film Star Wars Episode VII. StarWars.com confirmed the news the following day, announcing also that Abrams would co-produce the film alongside his longtime producing partner, Bryan Burk, and Abrams' production company, Bad Robot.