D23 Expo Announcements, Colin Trevorrow to Direct Episode IX

Disney announced at the D23 Expo that Star Wars Episode IX will be directed by Colin Trevorrow. He has gained a lot of recognition from his latest film Jurassic World that has broken several box office records. With the release of Star Wars Episode 7 on December 18, no new information was revealed about the film.

The cast for the upcoming Episode 7 which includes Harrison Ford, Oscar Isaac, Daisy Ridley, Lupita Nyong'o, and John Boyega took the stage along with director J.J. Abrams. Ford said, “I'm following in the footsteps of George Lucas, the author of the early parts of my story, and now I'm delighted to be here with J.J. and the cast and Disney, which has supported this effort in a really extraordinary way”. He added, “It's a great thrill to be here with you and who made this whole thing happen, I couldn't be happier”.

Harrison Ford will be returning as Han Solo in the film set 30 years after the events of Episode 6, Return of the Jedi. Mark Hamill will also be reprising his role as Luke Skywalker. John Boyega will be playing Finn and Daisy Ridley will play the role of Rey, speculated to be Han’s daughter.