Colin Trevorrow

American film directorTemplate:SHORTDESC:American film director

**Colin T. Trevorrow** (US: /trəˈvɑːroʊ/; born September 13, 1976) is an American film director, screenwriter, and film producer. He made his feature directorial debut with the science fiction comedy *Safety Not Guaranteed* (2012) to critical and commercial success. Trevorrow achieved mainstream recognition for his work on the *Jurassic World* entries of the *Jurassic Park* franchise, which began when he co-wrote and directed the eponymous first film in 2015. After the film grossed over $1 billion, Trevorrow co-wrote the 2018 sequel and co-wrote and directed the upcoming third installment, *Jurassic World: Dominion* (2022). He was also the original writer and director of *Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker* (2019) until his departure from the project, although he retained story credit.

## Early life

Trevorrow was born on September 13, 1976, in San Francisco, California. He was raised in Oakland, California. His father was a musician in a country rock band and his mother was a photographer who also operated a day-care center. He is of Jewish and Panamanian descent on his mother's side.

As a boy, he sang in the chorus of the San Francisco Opera. As a teenager, Trevorrow won awards from the Mill Valley Film Festival and the San Francisco Youth Film Festival. Trevorrow graduated from Piedmont High School in Piedmont, California and later graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 1999.

## Career

In 2002, he wrote and directed his first short film, *Home Base*; as of 2012, it had received over 20 million hits online. Trevorrow's first theatrical release was with *Reality Show*, a 2004 documentary film about the failed production of a reality television show. Trevorrow sold his first spec script titled *Tester* to DreamWorks in 2006.Template:Citation needed In 2008, he paired up with Derek Connolly, ten years after they had first met as NYU students while working as interns on *Saturday Night Live*, to write a buddy cop film script called *Cocked and Loaded*. Trevorrow said that the experience was so enjoyable that he decided to give up solo screenwriting and work with Connolly.

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In 2012, Trevorrow directed *Safety Not Guaranteed*, a film inspired by a classified advertisement which ran in a 1997 issue of *Backwoods Home Magazine* that read: "Somebody to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. P.O. Box 322, Oakview, CA 93022. You'll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed. I have only done this once before." The script was by Connolly, who intended for Trevorrow to direct it. The film received various accolades, including a nomination for Trevorrow for the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. The film was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, where it picked up the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award. After the release of *Safety Not Guaranteed*, Trevorrow and Connolly were hired by the Walt Disney Company to write an as-yet unmade remake of the film *Flight of the Navigator* (1986). Trevorrow co-wrote and directed *Jurassic World* (2015), and also provided his voice for the film's character of Mr. DNA. Connolly and Trevorrow also co-wrote the screenplay for its sequel, *Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom*, which was released in June 2018 and for which Trevorrow is an executive producer.

After *Jurassic World*, Trevorrow next directed *The Book of Henry*, which was written by Gregg Hurwitz. The film was released by Focus Features on June 16, 2017, to generally negative reviews, although Trevorrow stood by the film.

In March 2015, it was announced that Trevorrow would be directing the sci-fi thriller film *Intelligent Life*, which was bought by DreamWorks. Trevorrow wrote the screenplay with Connolly, while Trevorrow, Frank Marshall, Big Beach, and Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment were announced as producing the film. While there has been other production news since, including Ava DuVernay being attached to direct, as of December 2019 the film has not entered into production.

In August 2015, Walt Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn announced that Trevorrow would direct *Star Wars: Episode IX* (2019). Trevorrow and Connolly subsequently began writing the script for the film; titled *Star Wars: Duel of the Fates*. However, in August 2017, writer Jack Thorne was brought in to rewrite the script due to dissatisfaction by Lucasfilm with their script. By September 2017, Trevorrow was let go from the project due to creative differences and was replaced as director by *Star Wars: The Force Awakens* director J. J. Abrams, who co-wrote the script with Chris Terrio. However, Trevorrow and Connolly still received story writing credit in addition to Abrams and Terrio. Trevorrow donated residuals he earned from the film to charity.

On March 30, 2018, it was announced that Trevorrow would be returning to the *Jurassic Park* franchise to direct *Jurassic World: Dominion* (2022).

On March 16, 2021, it was announced that Trevorrow would direct *War Magician*, a historical war film about Jasper Maskelyne, a British illusionist who used magic to defeat Nazis in World War II. Benedict Cumberbatch is set to star.

## Personal life

Trevorrow lives with his wife, Isabelle, and two children in the United Kingdom.

## Filmography

### Television

 2016
 2020–present

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Colin T. Trevorrow, born 09/13/1976. California Birth Index.
2. ↑ Template:Cite interview
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Celebrity Jews. *j. (newspaper)* (18 June 2015).
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Barnes, Brooks (June 3, 2015). 'Jurassic World' Puts Colin Trevorrow in the Driver's Seat. *The New York Times*.
5. ↑ Douglas, Edward (June 6, 2012). Interview: Safety Not Guaranteed's Colin Trevorrow & Jake Johnson.
6. ↑ Blair, Iain (June 1, 2015). Director's Chair: Colin Trevorrow – 'Jurassic World'. Post magazine.
7. ↑ Bloom, Nate (June 10, 2015). Jews in the News: Ahmed Zayat, Eric Balfour and Ashley Tisdale. Jewish Federation of Tampa.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Teen Filmmakers 6, 11. Discovery Education (1994).
9. ↑ Piedmont Arts Center Boasts Successful First Year. Piedmont Civic Association (PCA) (January 20, 2013).
10. ↑ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>Sneider, Jeff (February 6, 2012). "Tisch School alum make Sundance impressions". *Variety*. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Colin Trevorrow. Independent Spirit Awards.
12. ↑ Vizcarrondo, Sara Maria (June 12, 2012). Little Time Machines Everywhere: Director Colin Trevorrow on 'Safety Not Guaranteed'.
13. ↑ Connelly, Brendon (December 20, 2012). Safety Not Guaranteed's Colin Trevorrow On His Old Scripts That Might Yet Get Made. BleedingCool.com.
14. ↑ Meet the 'Jurassic World' Dinosaurs! – Bloody Disgusting (March 2015).
15. ↑ The unbelievable backstory of the 18-year-old classified ad that refuses to die (8 May 2015).
16. ↑ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>Jones, Alison (January 4, 2013). "Colin Trevorrow has a fresh take on time travelling". *Birmingham Mail*. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
17. ↑ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>"Vertigo high on Safety Not Guaranteed". *Screen*. Retrieved 2017-09-25.
18. ↑ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>Sneider, Jeff (November 27, 2012). "Disney taps 'Safety' duo for 'Navigator' rewrite". *Variety*. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
19. ↑ Template:Cite magazine
20. ↑ Jurassic World! New Look at the Dinosaurs – Dread Central (March 1, 2015).
21. ↑ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>Anderton, Ethan (June 15, 2015). "'Jurassic World' Easter Eggs: Did You Catch These 'Jurassic Park' References? (page 2)". */Film*. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
22. ↑ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>Ryan, Mike (June 8, 2015). "'Jurassic World' Director Colin Trevorrow Explains Why He Won't Be Making Another 'Jurassic World'". *Uproxx*. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
23. ↑ Cabin, Chris (July 21, 2016). 'Jurassic World 2' Hawaii Production Gets 2017 Start Date. *Collider.com*.
24. ↑ Rebecca Ford (July 23, 2015). 'Jurassic World 2' Set for 2018. *The Hollywood Reporter*. (Prometheus Global Media).
25. ↑ Kit, Borys (March 30, 2015). 'Jurassic World' Director Colin Trevorrow Tackling 'Book of Henry'. *The Hollywood Reporter*.
26. ↑ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 31, 2016). "Colin Trevorrow's *The Book Of Henry* to Hit Theaters in September". *Deadline*. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
27. ↑ Gettell, Oliver (August 2, 2016). Colin Trevorrow's drama *Book of Henry* delayed until 2017.
28. ↑ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>Limbachia, Dixie (June 26, 2017). "Colin Trevorrow Responds to Negative 'Book of Henry' Reviews: 'I Do Stand by the Movie'". Variety. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>Kit, Borys (March 6, 2015). "'Jurassic World' Director Colin Trevorrow Tackling Sci-Fi Thriller 'Intelligent Life' (Exclusive)". *The Hollywood Reporter*. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
30. ↑ Ava DuVernay Exits Sci-Fi Film 'Intelligent Life' (May 4, 2016).
31. ↑ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>Rebecca, Ford (August 15, 2015). "'Star Wars: Episode IX' Sets 'Jurassic World' Director Colin Trevorrow to Helm". *The Hollywood Reporter*. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
32. ↑ Chitwood, Adam (January 12, 2016). 'Star Wars: Episode IX' Director Colin Trevorrow Promises "Satisfying" Answer to Rey Theories. *Collider*.
33. ↑ Evangelista, Chris (January 15, 2020). Colin Trevorrow 'Star Wars' Script Leaks, Reveals a Very Different Movie Called 'Star Wars: Duel of the Fates'. */Film*.
34. ↑ Template:Cite magazine
35. ↑ 'Star Wars: Episode IX' Gets a New Writer (Exclusive). *The Hollywood Reporter* (August 1, 2017).
36. ↑ Template:Cite magazine
37. ↑ Lawrence, Gregory (November 15, 2019). Exclusive: 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Final Writing Credits Revealed.
38. ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 26, 2019). Colin Trevorrow Donating 'Star Wars: Rise Of Skywalker' Residuals To Alexander Devine Children's Hospice.
39. ↑ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>"Colin Trevorrow to Direct 'Jurassic World 3'". *The Hollywood Reporter*. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
40. ↑ Colin Trevorrow To Direct Benedict Cumberbatch In Studiocanal's 'War Magician' (March 16, 2021).
41. ↑ Benedict Cumberbatch to Star in WWII Film 'War Magician' From Colin Trevorrow (March 16, 2021).
42. ↑ O'Connor, Clint (June 9, 2017). Director Colin Trevorrow hits the road for 'The Book of Henry'.

## External links

* Colin Trevorrow at IMDb

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