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Filmmaker Colin Trevorrow was the original choice to direct the third and final installment of theStar Warssequel trilogy. Trevorrow’s original plans forStar Wars: Episode IXwere scrapped after the director exited the project, leading to J.J. Abrams’ return withTheRise of the Skywalker, becoming one of the most divisive entries in the space opera saga.
However, the concept art from Trevorrow’s abandoned third installment, tentatively titledDuel of the Fates, offers a look at what could’ve been. The concept art gives glimpses of Kylo Ren learning a new Force ability while John Boyega’s Finn goes on an incredible arc that would make fans scream, especially given his poor treatment in the final film.
Colin Trevorrow’s ScrappedStar WarsEpisode 9Gave Kylo Ren New Force Power and Dark Side Master
In August 2015,Colin Trevorrowwas announced as the director ofStar Wars Episode 9, which would conclude the sequel trilogy. However, Trevorrow’s original plans were scrapped after the director exited the project in 2017, having completed a rough draft for his movie, titledDuel of the Fates.
Leaked concept art from Trevorrow’s version of the movie hassurfacedon social media, which reveals several key plot points. According to one of the images, the film would have seenthe primary antagonist Kylo Ren, played by Adam Driver, searching for a new master to teach him more about the Force’s dark side.
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In theleakeddraft of Trevorrow’s script, the master is referred to as Tor Valum, who would’ve been revealed as the master of Emperor Palpatine’s master Darth Plagueis. Valum would have then taught Ren the ability to drain the life force, which he would have used to kill the master before using it during his fated duel against Rey on Mortis.
Colin Trevorrow’sStar WarsEpisode 9‘s Treatment of John Boyega’s Finn Will Give Fans Nightmares
While Kylo Ren’s new ability is in itself a surprising addition to the sequel trilogy’s story, it wasn’t the biggest missed opportunity. Instead, that honor goes to Finn’s arc in the third and final installment. According to the concept art, Finn, played byJohn Boyegawould have been at the center of the uprising on Coruscant.
In the final film, Finn had very little to do other than cry out for Rey’s help. The character started as a former stormtrooper, giving him one of the most interesting setups for a character arc. However, his arc was completely butchered because Rian Johnson mishandled the character inThe Last Jedi.
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Furthermore,The Rise of Skywalkerrendered Finn practically useless in the final battle. In contrast, Trevorrow’s concept art and leaked script confirm that Finn would have been the key figure in Coruscant’s uprising against the First Order, completing his character from rebelling against them to leading an entire rebellion. As a result, the lost opportunity will certainly give fans nightmares over what could’ve been.
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Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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