Abrams praise for Star Wars actor Gleeson

Star Wars director JJ Abrams praised actor Domhnall Gleeson as “a joy” to work with in the upcoming Star Wars — The Force Awakens, which hits cinemas this December.

Speaking at the US-Ireland Alliance’s 10th annual Oscar Wilde Awards, Abrams said: “He is such a brilliant actor. I cannot tell you how lucky we are to have him. He is so good and so smart. He’s an utter joy to work with.”