Pretty much every action/sci-fi/fantasy director working grew up worshiping Star Wars, but Abrahams seems to be one who has the most, I don't know, vision. So I don't think they could have done a better job with this selection.

I also assume they made it worth his while to pick this instead of doing the next inevitable Star Trek sequel. I mean shoot, I'd pick Star Wars over Star Trek any day, but I know he's probably caking pretty hard off of the latter.