'Star Wars' Fans Split on JJ Abrams' Return for Episode IX: 'Again???'

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.

Also Read: JJ Abrams to Replace Colin Trevorrow as Director on 'Star Wars: Episode IX'

“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 B (@ccblankenship) September 12, 2017

https://twitter.com/CrazyClown124/status/907617481832853505

'Star Wars: Episode IX' will be directed by J.J. Abrams
I don't like the idea. Shd give other directors a chance.

— Chef Komindo (@coup_detaco) September 12, 2017

https://twitter.com/TheeEnzo/status/907617876026130432

https://twitter.com/TheSeinfeldBot/status/907620197913292801

My initial thoughts on J.J. Abrams directing Star Wars Episode IX… pic.twitter.com/Yr5DDLN2KT

— Scream Writer (@screamtweets) September 12, 2017

https://twitter.com/FinallyMohamed/status/907617717548597248

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 @TIFF (@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

https://twitter.com/dontbefnserious/status/907617466553159680

Happy to see J.J. Abrams returning for #EpisodeIX #StarWars

— The MandalorIain (@starwarsiain) September 12, 2017

J.J Abrams is writing and directing Episode IX? I'm cool with that.

— Azra-El: The Man Beyond Tomorrow (@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 (@GroundhogJay_) September 12, 2017

All the 'Star Wars' Behind-the-Scenes Shakeups Since Disney Bought Lucasfilm (So Far)

In September 2017, Lucasfilm announced it had parted ways with "Star Wars: Episode IX" director Colin Trevorrow just months before the film was set to begin production, and then revealing a week later that JJ Abrams would take his place. But that's hardly the first shakeup of the modern "Star Wars" era. Here's all the drama that's happened since Disney bought Lucasfilm (and the "Star Wars" franchise) in 2012.
All three new numbered "Star Wars" movies ("The Force Awakens," "The Last Jedi," and the untitled Episode IX) were originally announced for May launches before being pushed to December.
Michael Arndt was originally hired to write "The Force Awakens" but was replaced because his draft wasn't coming along as quickly as the powers that be at Lucasfilm wanted -- director JJ Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan took over screenwriting duties.
Josh Trank, the first director hired for the standalone anthology film that we now know as "Untitled Han Solo Film," was fired from the project in May 2015 amid reports of drama on the set of his "Fantastic Four" film, with producer Simon Kinberg reportedly calling him "erratic." Trank later said he left "Star Wars" because he wanted to do "something original."
Throughout 2016, there were rumors that Lucasfilm was very unhappy with the version of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" that director Gareth Edwards delivered. Reports emerged that execs commissioned extensive reshoots and rewrites overseen by scribe Tony Gilroy.
Right after Rian Johnson was hired to write and direct "Episode VIII," it was also reported that he would write a story treatment for "Episode IX." But that never came to be: Johnson tweeted in 2017 that he didn't write an "Episode IX" treatment.
Colin Trevorrow landed the "Episode IX" directing gig in 2015, and wrote the first script with his writing partner Derek Connolly. But Lucasfilm ultimately nixed their screenplay, and in August, Jack Thorne was reported to have taken over those duties. (Lucasfilm still hasn't made any official announcement about Thorne.)
Phil Lord and Chris Miller were hired to direct "Han Solo" from Lawrence Kasdan's script, and made it through most of production before being fired in June 2017. Reports credited a conflict with Lucasfilm over their filmmaking style. Ron Howard was then brought in to finish the project.
Michael K. Williams landed a supporting role in the Han Solo movie, but after Ron Howard replaced Lord and Miller, the amount of additional shooting was apparently extensive enough that Williams no longer had time for the film. His character ended up being cut from the film completely.
Colin Trevorrow exited "Episode IX" completely in September 2017. In a statement, Lucasfilm said the split happened because "our visions for the project differ."
Trevorrow was replaced on "Episode IX" by "The Force Awakens" director JJ Abrams, who Disney also announced would write the screenplay with "Argo" and "Batman V Superman" scribe Chris Terrio.

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From the first ‘The Force Awakens’ script to the departure of ”Episode IX“ director Colin Trevorrow

In September 2017, Lucasfilm announced it had parted ways with "Star Wars: Episode IX" director Colin Trevorrow just months before the film was set to begin production, and then revealing a week later that JJ Abrams would take his place. But that's hardly the first shakeup of the modern "Star Wars" era. Here's all the drama that's happened since Disney bought Lucasfilm (and the "Star Wars" franchise) in 2012.

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All the 'Star Wars' Behind-the-Scenes Shakeups Since Disney Bought Lucasfilm (So Far)

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