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On Tuesday, Disney announced J.J. Abrams would replace Colin Trevorrow as director of “Star Wars: Episode IX” — and fans are split about the news.
“I’m devastated!” one user tweeted, while another shared his sentiment by tweeting, “Wonderful….just wonderful. Can’t wait to see episode VI, I mean IX, in theaters.”
However, others were happy about the idea that Abrams would write and direct the ninth installment after having found success with “The Force Awakens” in 2015.
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“J.J. Abrams returning for Star Wars Episode 9! This is fantastic news. Very excited,” tweeted one fan, while another said, “J.J. Abrams did such a great job with The Force Awakens! So happy he’s doing this–it only makes sense!
Trevorrow left the project last week after he joined “Episode IX” in 2015. The shakeup marks the third time in two years — and the second time in three months — that Lucasfilm has parted ways with a director. In June, Phil Lord and Chris Miller dropped out of the “Star Wars” spinoff about Han Solo due to “different creative visions” for the film.
Also Read: Rian Johnson Hints He Won't Direct 'Star Wars: Episode IX,' at Least for Now
“Star Wars: Episode IX” will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Abrams, Bad Robot, and Lucasfilm.
See online reactions to the Abrams news below.
Unless it's new Alias get out of my timeline with your J.J. Abrams.
— Lee-Ann (@leeanngalway) September 12, 2017
J.J. Abrams is directing again??? Wonderful….just wonderful. Can't wait to see episode VI, I mean IX, in theaters
— Chris Blankenship (@ForceFan116) September 12, 2017
bye bye starwars it been fun fuck off now "J.J. Abrams"
— クリスチャンStoleski???? (@CrazyClown124) September 12, 2017
'Star Wars: Episode IX' will be directed by J.J. Abrams
I don't like the idea. Shd give other directors a chance.— Chef MinSun (@coup_detaco) September 12, 2017
So @Star Wars/@Disney has announced J.J Abrams is to direct episode IX of the sequel trilogy. I'm devastated! #starwars #disney #jedi #sith
— Lorenzo W!! (@TheeEnzo) September 12, 2017
What's the deal with J.J. Abrams? Doesn't Redick have enough tanks? Who ARE these people?
— Seinfeld Bot (@TheSeinfeldBot) September 12, 2017
My initial thoughts on J.J. Abrams directing Star Wars Episode IX… pic.twitter.com/Yr5DDLN2KT
— Scream Writer (@screamtweets) September 12, 2017
Only seeing it because it's J.J. Abrams https://t.co/v1nlbXqydF
— Neymar fan Account (@FinallyMohamed) September 12, 2017
J.J. Abrams returning for Star Wars Episode 9! This is fantastic news. Very excited.
— Justin Bocci (@justin_bocci) September 12, 2017
J.J. Abrams is the right choice given the circumstances #StarWarsEpisodeIX
— Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) September 12, 2017
Yes! J.J. Abrams did such a great job with The Force Awakens! So happy he’s doing this—it only makes sense!
— Justin Bocci (@justin_bocci) September 12, 2017
While I was hoping for George Lucas to direct the final chapter, fuck yeah, J.J .Abrams!! #StarWars #YesImaGeekSoWhat https://t.co/mVuvimOzX0
— Don't Be F'n Serious (@dontbefnserious) September 12, 2017
Happy to see J.J. Abrams returning for #EpisodeIX #StarWars
— Iain Kay (@iainpaulkay1991) September 12, 2017
J.J Abrams is writing and directing Episode IX? I'm cool with that.
— ARX (@AzraelReaperX) September 12, 2017
So, J.J. Abrams will return and direct #StarWarsEpisodeIX. That's cool yet unsurprising. I'm hoping @rianjohnson has at least some input.
— Jay Thomas (@ThisJayThomas) September 12, 2017