J.J. Abrams Looks Back on Super 8, the Monster Metaphor, That Ending and More

J.J. Abrams reflects on the making of Super 8 for the film’s 10th anniversary. During our discussion, the filmmaker addressed a burning (and incredibly nerdy) question about the film’s audio commentary track while also explaining how the story for Super 8 came to be thanks to Steven Spielberg. He also talked about how he was able to capture moments of truth with his young ensemble by rolling cameras during setups without the kids knowing it, and conjuring the central monster as a metaphor for the film’s hero. We also asked Abrams if he felt like a movie like Super 8 – a wholly original sci-fi movie from a major studio – could be made today, and he reflected on his experience opening and closing the new Star Wars sequel trilogy and the importance of knowing when it’s critical to have a plan mapping an overarching story out. The incredibly busy filmmaker and producer also gave an update on his upcoming HBO series Demimonde and confirmed that the project Collider (no relation) is not currently in acti