J.J. Abrams Shows First ‘Overlord’ Footage — and Says It’s Not a ‘Cloverfield’ Film
CinemaCon 2018: Abrams says that another “Cloverfield” film is coming to theaters, but will be separate from this action horror film based in WWII
Jeremy Fuster | April 25, 2018 @ 5:56 PM
Last Updated: April 26, 2018 @ 3:06 PM
Speaking via video, J.J. Abrams presented a trailer peek of the upcoming action horror film “Overlord” at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Wednesday, and contrary to what has been rumored, it’s not part of the “Cloverfield” series.
But even if Abrams hadn’t said that, the trailer clip made it clear that this film is its own beast and, as Abrams described it, “bats–t crazy.” With a driving rock soundtrack in the background, it shows a team of Allied paratroopers dropping into France during World War II, where they discover supernatural and inhumane experiments being conducted by the Nazis.
Among them is a woman who is literally nothing but a head and a spinal cord, begging one of the soldiers to put her out of her misery.
Starring Jovan Adepo, Jacob Anderson, and “Black Mirror” star Wyatt Russell, the film is the first R-Rated film released by Abrams’ production company Bad Robot.
As for “Cloverfield,” Abrams promises that a separate film is currently in production, and unlike “The Cloverfield Paradox,” which premiered on Netflix on Super Bowl Sunday, this one will be released in theaters.
“Overlord” drops into cinemas Oct. 26.
J.J. Abrams' TV Show Evolution: From 'Felicity' to 'Revolution' to 'Almost Human' (Photos)
"What About Brian" was a short-lived 2006-2007 show about a group of supportive friends in various stages of romantic relationships and friendships living in Los Angeles. What about J.J.? He executive produced.
"Undercovers": follows a husband and wife team who are re-activated as CIA agents years into their retirement. The 2010 show did not last years, just the one. Abrams co-created.
"Revolution" is currently struggling in its second season on NBC. The series follows a group of revolutionaries who confront an authoritarian regime 15 years after an instantaneous global shutdown of all electrical devices known as the Blackout. Yeah, sounds like an Abrams production.
"Person of Interest," which follows a former CIA operative recruited by an enigmatic billionaire to prevent violent crimes, is in its third season on CBS. Abrams executive produces, if you're a person who's interested.
"Lost" enjoyed great success before a lack-of-payoff in its final seasons marred its legacy. Abrams created the drama. Then the drama created drama with a lackluster finale.
"Fringe" ran for five years on Fox. Insert your own pun about it riding the "fringe" of cancelation. Abrams executive produced with showrunner and current "Almost Human" partner, J.H. Wyman.
"Felicity" was Abrams first major TV project, where he served from 1998 to 2002 as executive producer. In retrospect, it is decidedly un-Abrams-y.
People did not believe in the Alfonso Cuaron-created show, "Believe." Abrams exec produced the pilot, its one and only episode.
"Almost Human" premieres Sunday on Fox. Abrams created the futuristic cop thriller with full-human J.H. Wyman, who will showrun the series.
Abrams created "Alias," a.k.a. the series that made him a known-TV commodity. "Alias" ran for five seasons and made Jennifer Garner a star.
"Alcatraz" ran for 13 episodes in 2012. Abrams executive produced the show, which reunited him with "Lost" star Jorge Garcia. It went directly to jail.
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Before “Star Wars” and “Star Trek,” Abrams had his thumbprint on more shows than one might realize — or remember. Take a trip down J.J. TV memory lane.
"What About Brian" was a short-lived 2006-2007 show about a group of supportive friends in various stages of romantic relationships and friendships living in Los Angeles. What about J.J.? He executive produced.
