Abrams thrilled and terrified by prospect of new 'Star Wars' films

J.J. Abrams is both "thrilled" and "terrified" that there is going to be a new series of 'Star Wars' films.

The 'Star Trek' helmer joked he is worried about the new instalments of the franchise - which comes after Disney announced last week it had agreed a deal to buy Lucasfilm from its founder George Lucas - but the filmmaker admits he is also "thrilled" to see what the project will entail.