What Made J.J. Abrams Famous? How Involved Was J.J. Abrams With Lost?

J.J. Abrams, an American writer, director, and producer became famous for creating several hit television series, including Lost (2004–10), and for his blockbuster action and science-fiction movies, notably Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).

In 1998 Abrams turned to television and co-created the series Felicity (1998–2002), which followed the trials and tribulations of a college student in New York City.

Even though it lasted only 4 seasons, Felicity was a hit, and Abrams’s newfound clout allowed him to get the go-ahead for another series creation: Alias (2001–06), a fast-paced modern spy drama.

How Involved Was J.J. Abrams With Lost?
J.J. Abrams, is one of the creators and executive producers of Lost. He is also credited with being the driving force behind the show, along with writing and directing the episodes “Pilot, Part 1” and “Pilot, Part 2”.

“I started thinking about what a story would be, that would be interesting to me about a plane crash, and the survivors of a plane crash. Then I had this one idea, which was: What if the island wasn’t just an island”, he said while speaking about conceptualizing the idea for ‘Lost’.