Colin Trevorrow, who missed out on directing this December’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, will donate his residuals to charity.
Originally announced to direct Star Wars Episode IX shortly after Jurassic World vastly exceeded studio expectations, Colin Trevorrow was ultimately dismissed by Lucasfilm after story rewrites (necessitated following the death of Carrie Fisher) proved to be unsatisfactory. J. J. Abrams returned to the director’s chair and instead crafted a story that implemented elements of Colin Trevorrow’s intended Star Wars story, but completely overhauled others. Because of this, Colin Trevorrow is still credited as a story writer for The Rise of Skywalker, and is getting money accordingly.
But he won’t be spending his small fortune gained from his work on The Rise of Skywalker, along with the subsequent residuals that he’ll receive; instead, he’s opting to donate his Star Wars money to charity. Per Deadline, Colin Trevorrow has decided to donate the money he has earned toward the Alexander Devine Hospice to help elderly family members pass on in peace. Colin Trevorrow explained this decision in the following statement:
“Through his films, George Lucas taught us about our connection to all living things. He taught us to take care of one another, and he set a powerful example himself. The Alexander Devine Hospice helps families in the most challenging of times. I can’t think of a more fitting way to honor George’s legacy.”
With The Rise of Skywalker looking likely to be one of this season’s biggest hits, that’s quite a bit of money that the hospice care will receive. The Light Side of the Force is strong with Colin Trevorrow.
Directed by J. J. Abrams, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker stars Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Joonas Suotamo, Billie Lourd, Naomi Ackie, Richard E. Grant, Keri Russell, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Ian McDiarmid, and Billy Dee Williams. Carrie Fisher will also appear as General Leia Organa through the use of previously unreleased footage shot from previous Star Wars films.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is set to hit theaters on December 20, 2019.
Source: Deadline
