November 8th, 2009 9:49 pm

J.J. Abrams looking to direct ‘Undercovers’ spy pilot

Abrams is in talks to direct his upcoming television spy series pilot, ‘Undercovers’.

J.J. Abrams is hoping direct his upcoming spy series pilot for NBC.

Providing his schedule permits, Abrams will make his directorial return to television following two successful features ‘Mission Impossible III’ and ‘Star Trek’.

Abrams’ last television pilot was the 2004 2-hour opener of  ’Lost’, which he received an Emmy win for best direction.

Prior to ‘Lost’, he similarly directed the pilot for his spy series ‘Alias’.

‘Undercovers’, which Abrams will exec produce, has been described as a cross between ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ and ‘The Bourne Identity’.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter