While J.J. Abrams' "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" has not hit the big screen, "Jurassic World" director Colin Trevorrow has landed the director of "Star Wars: Episode IX".
According to Heroic Hollywood, Trevorrow will take the helm of the "Star Wars" future film trilogy, along with "Lost" director J.J. Abrams and "Looper" director Rian Johnson, who are directing "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" and "Star Wars: Episode VIII," respectively.
Trevorrow's name has been attached to "Star Wars: Episode IX" for months, which is the reason why the director will not to return to helm "Jurassic World 2." With Trevorrow, directing the ninth installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, he has to work hand in hand with Lucasfilm's staffs, to craft an ending to Abrams' upcoming film, as per Cinema Blend.
Known for directing one of Hollywood's greatest blockbusters and highest-grossing movie of the year "Jurassic World," Trevorrow is also known for his works, such as romantic comedy film "Safety Not Guaranteed," the documentary "Reality Show," and the comedy drama short "Home Base."
With Trevorrow reported to direct "Star Wars: Episode IX," "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" writer George Lucas and "Looper" director Johnson are on board to pen the screenplay of the film. Ram Bergman, who is known for Joseph Gordon-Levitt's romantic comedy film "Don Jon," and Kathleen Kennedy, who is recognized for producing P.J. Germain's mystery drama "Ghost Light" will co-produce.
Set to premiere in 2019, the upcoming "Star Wars: Episode IX" is still in its early phase of development, so the cast members and exact plot details are yet to be revealed. Meanwhile, Abram's "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" is set to hit theaters on Dec. 18 while Johnson's "Star Wars: Episode VIII" is slated to premiere on May 26, 2017.