EP. 72 — J. J. Abrams

Filmmaker J.J. Abrams feels exceedingly lucky about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

J.J. sits down with Conan to discuss finding the confidence to take the reins on iconic franchises like Star Trek and Star Wars, how to cut together a good trailer, and getting his first gig writing the music for the 1982 horror film Nightbeast. Later, Conan considers his approach to ad reads as he and his team Review the Reviewers.

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