2) J.J. Abrams
It’s entirely possible that J.J. Abrams would have taken the helm of all three of the new Star Wars movies given the chance, but the fact that Disney has decided to shoot them in London (and pretty much back to back) has seen the LA based filmmaker decide to move on after The Force Awakens.
What his next project will be remains to be seen, but with the success he’s found both in the past and no doubt with this upcoming release, you have to believe that he’ll be able to do anything and everything he chooses.
Plus, after diving into the worlds of Star Wars and Star Trek, a comic book adaptation feels like a natural next step for Abrams. He actually came very close to making a Superman movie a number of years ago, and if he comes calling at Warner Bros., they’d surely welcome him with open arms.
Oh, and just imagine for a moment the kind of visuals Abrams would deliver with a character like Superman (and please, no lens flare jokes!).