Re: Star Wars Episode VII
Agreed, it was never said JJ would direct all three films, so many just assumed that but I don't see JJ being up for the long haul with SW or even ST. I think he likes to be a Producer and will likely continue in that capacity while he directs other project which catch his fancy.
JJ almost dropped out of this one! He doesn't want to spend this much time in the UK. Disney probably wanted his experience and leadership up front on the first one to set the template, and then pass it off to capable-yet-cheaper hands. I imagine JJ will continue to produce, as he is with Star Trek and Mission: Impossible while others direct.
Agreed, it was never said JJ would direct all three films, so many just assumed that but I don't see JJ being up for the long haul with SW or even ST. I think he likes to be a Producer and will likely continue in that capacity while he directs other project which catch his fancy.