Abrams will produce a superhero thriller called The Heavy, which will be directed by Julius Avery, who recently helmed Overlord for Abrams’ Bad Robot company.
It’s also provided Bad Robot and J.J. Abrams with some confidence in director Julius Avery, who is now in talks to direct The Heavy, which Paramount will also be partnering with Bad Robot for.
That movie led him to meet with Bad Robot and J.J. Abrams, ultimately landing the gig directing Overlord.
Despite the lack of details, the idea of J.J. Abrams producing a superhero movie with a promising up-and-coming director is intriguing.