Suspenseful Facts About The Films And TV Shows Of JJ Abrams
“When you work on something that combines both the spectacular and the relatable, the hyperreal and the real, it suddenly can become supernatural. The hypothetical and the theoretical can become literal.”—J.J. Abrams.
It’s safe to say that J.J. Abrams has conquered a fairly generous portion of Hollywood. He’s built his credentials over the years, going from hit show to hit show, transitioning to big blockbuster films, and taking the helm of multiple film franchises in a way that only Joss Whedon or Zack Snyder have been able to do to the same degree. So, what is it about Abrams’ work which has captured the minds and hearts of so many audience members? What went into the making of such beloved shows as Lost, Felicity, Alias, or Fringe? Read these entertaining facts about the films and TV shows of J.J. Abrams and find out for yourself!
Films And TV Shows Of JJ Abrams Facts
42. Good Start
Abrams’ directorial debut of a feature-length film was none other than the thrilling blockbuster Mission: Impossible III. With a budget of over $150 million, was the most expensive film directed by a first-time director until TRON: Legacy beat the record by $20 million four years later.
41. Impress the Right People
Abrams was offered the chance to direct Mission: Impossible III because Tom Cruise was a big fan of Alias. If you need me, I’ll be over here waiting for the Ethan Hunt-Sidney Bristow crossover.
40. I’ll Take a Cheque
Abrams’ first involvement with a smash hit was the genre-defying 1992 film Forever Young, starring a then-heartthrob Mel Gibson. Abrams briefly held a new record when his screenplay for Forever Young was purchased by Warner Bros. for $2 million. It was the largest amount ever spent on a screenplay… until 1994, when Shane Black was paid $4 million for The Long Kiss Goodnight.
