Carrie Fisher loved working with JJ Abrams because he is such a ‘Star Wars’ fan.
The ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ director was a huge admirer of the original movies – which Carrie starred in – when he was growing up and the Princess Leia actress revealed his enthusiasm on set was infectious.
Speaking at the movie’s press conference in London, she said: "He was really excited to do the movie. He’s a fan and he had this infectious excitement and real focus, which is very good. He really loved doing the movie.
"He was great to work with, very exciting, I mean that sincerely."
JJ has taken over from George Lucas – who created the franchise – and Carrie admitted the pair have very different directing styles.
She said: "George was wonderful as we know, but he never spoke really – other than saying faster and more intense.
"JJ talks a lot and it’s really good stuff that he says, so that was exciting. And JJ remembers everyone’s name, he puts a lot of his energy as well as his time into this."
Carrie Fisher praises ‘Star Wars fan’ JJ Abrams
