J.J. Abrams to Direct 'Star Wars': the Best Twitter Reactions

Austin Hargrave

J.J. Abrams

The news that J.J. Abrams is nearing a deal to leave the world of Starfleet and head to a galaxy far, far away caused quite a stir online Thursday.

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Below are the best tweets Hollywood, fans, and yes, parody accounts, had to offer in reaction to Abrams’ becoming the next Star Wars director.

Hey, everybody. What did I miss?

— Damon Lindelof (@DamonLindelof) January 24, 2013

“@mpmonroe88: @boborci what does JJ directing SW mean for ST3?” Honestly... No clue.

— roberto orci (@boborci) January 25, 2013

JJ Abrams will direct the new Star Wars movie. If he doesn't want to be force choked, he better not screw it up.

— Darth Vader (@DepressedDarth) January 24, 2013

The Death Star blows up a planet... The Genesis Device brings it back. :-) JJ Abrams Cross-Over! Why not?

— Dan Slott (@DanSlott) January 24, 2013

I'm a huge JJ Abrams fan. I'm bummed out we're not going to get any more Star Trek movies from him. the new one must be amazing

— BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (@BRIANMBENDIS) January 24, 2013

Comic-Con announced today it will be moving from San Diego to JJ Abrams's backyard.

— Young Il Kim (@theyoungilkim) January 25, 2013

J.J. Abrams to direct new ‘Star Wars’ movie. Rumor is, the villain is Khan

— Justin Stangel (@Justin_Stangel) January 25, 2013

As long as JJ Abrams avoids Severe Blunt Force Trauma to the Head, these new Star Wars Films will be WAY better than the last ones.

— Paul Scheer (@paulscheer) January 24, 2013

Don't be too proud of these JJ Abrams jokes you've constructed. The ability to destroy a man is insignificant next to the power of the Force

— JonathanHickman (@JHickman) January 24, 2013

To all the grumpy Star Wars snob who hate the franchise ever since Episode One: SEE YOU THEATER for episode VII because you'll go anyway !

— Mr. Benzaie DANIEL (@Benzaie_tgwtg) January 25, 2013

I hope Abrams and Arndt add a bounty hunter character called Len Sflare. Just to piss off the nerds.

— Scott Weinberg (@scottEweinberg) January 25, 2013

The Flare is strong with this one.

— Elijah Wood (@woodelijah) January 24, 2013

Congrats on the Star Wars gig, JJ Abrams. I have a pitch for making the franchise cool again: put Batman in it.

— The Batman (@God_Damn_Batman) January 25, 2013

No Sam Raimi or David Lynch on Star Wars? No deal.

— rstevens 3.01 (@rstevens) January 25, 2013