In a brief statement just released on the official Star Wars website, it has been revealed that Colin Trevorrow is out as director of the next Star Wars saga film at Lucasfilm and Disney Pictures.
The statement, just posted on StarWars.com, reads as follows:
“Lucasfilm and Colin Trevorrow have mutually chosen to part ways on Star Wars: Episode IX. Colin has been a wonderful collaborator throughout the development process but we have all come to the conclusion that our visions for the project differ. We wish Colin the best and will be sharing more information about the film soon.”
Trevorrow’s hiring was always contentious with the fanbase in the wake of Jurassic World which proved popular at the box-office, but was met with mixed reaction. Trevorrow’s recent The Book of Henry had poor reviews.
