J.J. Abrams Talks Casting Incredible Benedict Cumberbatch In Star Wars Follow up

First Released: The month of january 8, 2012 3:29 PM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption J.J. Abrams, Benedict CumberbatchLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Regardless of the reviews, J.J. Abrams wont make sure Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch is particularly set to experience Star Treks villain within the second film within the intergalactic series, which starts shooting in a few days, but he was prepared to discuss what introduced the British actor towards the fold. Hes a genius, J.J. told AccessHollywood.com on Sunday, following a panel in the Television Experts Association Winter Session in Pasadena, for his new show on FOX, Alcatraz. Hes just an amazing actor, J.J. ongoing of Benedict. Honestly, if youve seen the job in Sherlock, hes got incredible abilities. He did amazing operate in Frankenstein [around the London stage]. Hes brilliant. I am talking about, you attempt to cast those who are great. We've got lucky. J.J. confirmed they met with numerous stars for that Star Wars follow up, but Benedict was the best fit. I simply loved his work and believed that he was ideal for what we should needed, therefore we were very lucky, J.J. told Access. The 2nd Star Wars under J.J. starts shooting in a few days, but J.J. stated hell have time for you to fulfill his Executive Producer responsibilities in Alcatraz, which reunites him with Lost actor Jorge Garcia. Starting shooting Star Wars on Thursday, and so i gotta go, he chuckled. What Ive been attempting to do is help, be it browse the scripts, giving notes, giving suggestions on cuts, managing doing the theme music, that type of stuff, having fun with the show and type of help have it up running. Alcatraz follows a trio looking into the reappearance of Alcatrazs most well known criminals and pads, half a century once they disappeared. The show may have some resolution in each episode, but additionally overriding questions. I cant help but liking shows with an ongoing mythology, J.J. told reporters following the panel. Its a strange factor in my experience to seem like situations are ended completely, so hopefully, Alcatraz allows items to exist over [the] long-term this will let you week to week specific puzzle that should be solved. Alcatrazs two-hour premiere begins at 8/7c on The month of january 16 on FOX. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.