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One of J.J. Abrams' frequent actor collaborators is Simon Pegg. Pegg has starred in several of Abrams' films, including the Star Trek reboot, Star Trek Into Darkness, and the Star Wars sequel trilogy. He has also appeared in Abrams' television series Alias and Lost. Pegg and Abrams have a close friendship, and Pegg has praised Abrams' directing and writing skills.