Star Wars: Episode IX director Colin Trevorrow quits

Writer and director Colin Trevorrow has "parted
ways" with the producers of Star Wars: Episode IX.
Lucasfilm said Trevorrow would not be working on
the movie franchise's next instalment due to
"differing visions".
A statement on the official Star Wars website said:
"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."
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the main
source of friction between the two sides was over
the script, with Trevorrow being made to re-write it
several times.
The publication also said that the relationship
between him and Lucasfilm's boss Kathleen Kennedy
was "unmanageable".
She had tried not to lose another director, however, it
added.
In June, directing duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller were
replaced.
The film, starring John Boyega, is due for release in
2019.

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