‘J.J. Abrams is calling for the original versions of ‘Star Wars’ to be released’ - from ‘Now This’:-

https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/1204960815821946880 - a 4 minute interview with JJ Abrams (December '19)

‘Exclusive: J.J. Abrams Wants The Original Versions Of Star Wars Released’ (full article & interview):-

The “Star Wars” trilogy hasn’t been seen in its original form since 1997

https://nowthisnews.com/pop/jj-abrams-wants-the-original-versions-of-star-wars-released

a snippet from the linked article above:-

'The “Star Wars” trilogy hasn’t been seen in its original form since 1997 — and director J.J. Abrams is one of many who wants that changed.

“I guess it’s what George Lucas wanted, and that’s what he did, and so I respect that, although I also feel like there’s something about the original theatrical version that was, you know, for so many people […] the thing they loved as it was,” Abrams told NowThis in an exclusive interview. “And so, you know, it would be great to have that available for a mainstream audience.”’

digitalfreaknyc’s ‘JJ mentions “despecialized” - OUT not coming’ OT•com thread on the subject.