• Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

Flickering Myth

Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • Write for Us
  • The Baby in the Basket

Colin Trevorrow on the downside of directing Star Wars: Episode IX

July 6, 2017 by Gary Collinson

While getting the chance to direct a Star Wars movie seems like it would be the opportunity of the lifetime (assuming you don’t decide to go off script and make a comedy, of course), filmmaker Colin Trevorrow has revealed that there is one major drawback – you lose the experience of seeing a new Star Wars movie purely as a fan.

“Unfortunately, [Star Wars: The Last Jedi director] Rian Johnson’s film is the first one I won’t be able to watch as an audience member,” said Trevorrow in an interview with Empire (via Screen Rant). “I got that privilege with The Force Awakens. I just got to go see it with a Star Wars fan. I got to sit next to my kid and just giggle as we read the crawl because we were so excited. Rogue One was the same way. I didn’t see it in advance. That time is over now. Star Wars is no longer that experience for me. If there’s anything kind of sad about it, it’s that I don’t get to have that.”

Given that Trevorrow is already deep into the script for Star Wars: Episode IX, he will of course already know every twist and turn in The Last Jedi. But, on the other hand, he gets to round out the Sequel Trilogy, and presumably deliver one of the biggest movies of all time in the process.

SEE ALSO: Colin Trevorrow says Star Wars: Episode IX will give the Sequel Trilogy an “emotionally resonant conclusion”

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is set for release on December 14th in the UK and December 15th in the States and sees returning cast members Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Carrie Fisher (Leia Organa), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), Daisy Ridley (Rey), John Boyega (Finn), Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron), Lupita Nyong’o (Maz Kanata), Domhnall Gleeson (General Hux), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Gwendoline Christie (Captain Phasma), Billie Lourd (Lieutenant Connix), Andy Serkis (Supreme Leader Snoke), Peter Mayhew and Joonas Suotamo (Chewbacca), Tim Rose (Admiral Ackbar), Mike Quinn (Nien Nunb), Simon Pegg (Unkar Plutt), and Warwick Davis joined by new additions Jimmy Vee (Pan) as R2-D2, Kelly Marie Tran (Ladies Like Us) as Rose, and Benicio Del Toro (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Laura Dern (Jurassic Park).

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Colin Trevorrow, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode IX, Star Wars: The Last Jedi

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is a film, TV and digital content producer and writer, who is the founder of the pop culture website Flickering Myth and producer of the gothic horror feature film 'The Baby in the Basket' and the upcoming suspense thriller 'Death Among the Pines'.

FMTV – Watch Our Latest Video Here

WATCH OUR MOVIE NOW FOR FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

PM Entertainment and the Art of Rip-offs With Razzmatazz

American Psycho at 25: The Story Behind the Satirical Horror Classic

10 Stunning Performances Outrageously Snubbed by the Oscars

Great Movies That Are An Absolute Masterclass in Acting

The Queens of the B-Movie

7 Underrated Ridley Scott Movies

Johnnie To, Hong Kong Cinema’s Modern Master

The Bourne Difference: The Major Book vs Movie Changes

Who is the Best Final Girl in Horror?

10 Alien Franchise Rip-Offs That Are Worth A Watch

Top Stories:

18 Incredible 21st Century Films You May Have Missed

10 Great 1980s Sci-Fi Adventure Movies

Movie Review – Superman (2025)

Crazy Cult 80s Movies You May Have Missed

4K Ultra HD Review – Quatermass 2 (1957)

Movie Review – Sovereign (2025)

“Dexter In Space” – Michael C. Hall talks 20 years of Dexter and where the killer will go next

Movie Review – Abraham’s Boys (2025)

STREAM FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

FEATURED POSTS:

10 Great Movies About Twins

10 Iconic Movie Weapons Every Millennial Kid Wanted

Asian Shock Horror Movies You Have To See

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark Revisited: The Birth of a Horror Icon

Our Partners

  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

© Flickering Myth Limited. All rights reserved. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. Movie titles, images, etc. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you can read this, you don't need glasses.


 

Flickering MythLogo Header Menu
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • Write for Us
  • The Baby in the Basket