JJ Abrams Back for Another Sci-fi Drama called ‘Glare’ on HBO

By Rachel Baucas Waglison | Dec 12, 2016 05:22 AM EST

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Fans of JJ Abrams will be happy to hear that  he will be  back fo another sci-fi drama series. After the success of 'Westworld', JJ Abrams' Bad Robot Productions has collaborated with HBO for an exciting sci-fi drama which will be entitled 'Glare'.

Abrams will be the executive producer of the said upcoming project  alongside Ben Stephenson and Javier Gullón.There are no  further details aside from the fact that Glare is an hour-long  sci-fi drama series tackling the colonization of another planet.  

According to the Hollywood Reporter, "Glare" is the latest collaboration between HBO and Abrams.Gullón will be the scriptwriter,making it his first TV series project.He is currently under CAA, Pacific View Management.Ben Stephenson,Bad Robot's head of development developed the project based on the original concept by Gullón.

'Game of Thrones' is nearing  its final season.On the other  hand,'Westworld' which is a huge success just  wrapped up its  first season coming  back for a second  on 2018.HBO is looking to fill in the void and 'Glare' seems to be the perfect fit.  

Jeffrey Jacob Abrams  also known as 'JJ Abrams' is an award-winning director,producer, and screenwriter. He is known for  his successful TV series like  Felicity,Person of Interest,Alias,Lost, and Fringe.Abram  also directed "Star trek" in 2009; "Star Trek:Into the darkness"  in 2013  and "Star Wars:The Force Awakens" in 2015 which is the 3rd highest grossing film of all time.

Deadline said that Abram executively produced on Showtime's short-lived Cameron Crowe series "Roadies," and Hulu's James Franco drama "11.22.63." Abrams is represented by Jackoway Tyerman and CAA. 

Reports say that Space has been  a favorite theme for movies and TV series this year. It is a great setting to plot stories,however, the budget for a sci-fi film is highly expensive. 

With Abrams on the show,'Glare' would surely be another hit. More exciting TV series coming your way at Jobs & Hire.

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