J.J. Abrams Talks Casting Incredible Benedict Cumberbatch In The Exorcist Follow-up

First Launched: The month of the month of january 8, 2012 3:29 PM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption J.J. Abrams, Benedict CumberbatchLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- No matter the reviews, J.J. Abrams wont make certain Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch is especially set to see Star Treks villain inside the second film inside the intergalactic series, which begins shooting inside a couple of days, but he was ready to discuss what introduced the British actor for the fold. Hes a genius, J.J. told AccessHollywood.com on Sunday, carrying out a panel within the Television Experts Association Winter Session in Pasadena, for his new show on FOX, Alcatraz. Hes just an incredible actor, J.J. ongoing of Benedict. Honestly, if youve seen the task in Sherlock, hes got incredible capabilities. He did amazing be employed in Frankenstein [round the London stage]. Hes brilliant. I'm speaking about, you are trying to cast individuals who're great. We have got lucky. J.J. confirmed they met with plenty of stars for your The Exorcist follow-up, but Benedict was the very best fit. I merely loved his work and thought he was well suited for that which you needed, and then we were very lucky, J.J. told Access. The second The Exorcist under J.J. begins shooting inside a couple of days, but J.J. mentioned hell have time to fulfill his Executive Producer duties in Alcatraz, which reunites him with Lost actor Jorge Garcia. Beginning shooting The Exorcist on Thursday, therefore i gotta go, he jeered. What Ive been trying to complete is help, whether it is see the scripts, giving notes, giving suggestions on cuts, controlling doing the theme music, that kind of stuff, getting fun using the show and kind of help get it up running. Alcatraz follows a trio considering the reappearance of Alcatrazs renowned crooks and pads, fifty years after they disappeared. The show might have some resolution in each episode, but furthermore overriding questions. I cant help but liking shows by having an ongoing mythology, J.J. told reporters following a panel. Its an unusual factor in my opinion to appear like the situation is ended completely, so hopefully, Alcatraz enables products to exist over [the] lengthy-term where you can week to week specific puzzle that needs to be solved. Alcatrazs two-hour premiere starts at 8/7c around the month of the month of january 16 on FOX. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.