Colin Trevorrow
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Born | San Francisco, California, U.S. | September 13, 1976
Alma mater | New York University (BFA) |
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Years active | 2002–present |
Spouse | Isabelle Trevorrow |
Children | 2 |
Colin Trevorrow (US: /trəˈvɒroʊ/;[1] born September 13, 1976) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. 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 installment in 2015. After the film grossed over $1 billion, Trevorrow co-wrote the 2018 sequel Fallen Kingdom and co-wrote and directed the third installment Dominion (2022). He was also the co-writer and director of Star Wars: Duel of the Fates until his departure in 2017, although he retained story credit when the project was re-envisioned as The Rise of Skywalker (2019). On many of his projects, Trevorrow collaborates with fellow screenwriter Derek Connolly.
Early life
Trevorrow was born in San Francisco, California.
As a boy, he sang in the chorus of the
Career
In 2002, he wrote and directed his first short film, Home Base; as of 2012, it had received over 20 million hits online.[9] Trevorrow's first theatrical release was with Reality Show, a 2004 documentary film about the failed production of a reality television show.[10] Trevorrow sold his first spec script titled Tester to DreamWorks in 2006.[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.[11]
In 2012, Trevorrow directed
After Jurassic World, Trevorrow next directed The Book of Henry, which was written by Gregg Hurwitz.[23] The film was released by Focus Features on June 16, 2017,[24][25] to generally negative reviews, although Trevorrow stood by the film.[26]
In March 2015, it was announced that Trevorrow would be directing the sci-fi thriller film Intelligent Life, which was bought by
In August 2015,
On March 30, 2018, it was announced that Trevorrow would be returning to the Jurassic Park franchise, directing Jurassic World Dominion (2022).[37]
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.[38][39]
On February 5, 2023, it was revealed that Trevorrow would direct and produce a film titled Atlantis for Universal Pictures. Charmaine DeGraté is set to write the script.[40]
Personal life
Trevorrow lives with his wife, Isabelle, and two children in the United Kingdom.[9][41]
Filmography
Short film
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
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2002 | Home Base | Yes | Yes | Yes |
2019 | Battle at Big Rock | Yes | Yes | No |
2021 | Jurassic World Dominion prologue | Yes | Yes | No |
Feature film
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
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2003 | Making Revolution | No | Yes | No | |
2004 | Reality Show | Yes | Yes | Yes | Documentary |
2012 | Safety Not Guaranteed | Yes | No | Yes | |
2015 | Jurassic World | Yes | Yes | No | Voice cameo: Mr. DNA |
2017 | The Book of Henry | Yes | No | No | |
2018 | Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom | No | Yes | Executive | |
2019 | Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | No | Story | No | Wrote an early draft, replaced as director by J. J. Abrams |
2022 | Jurassic World Dominion | Yes | Yes | Executive | Nominated - Razzie for Worst Screenplay |
2024 | Deep Cover | No | Yes | Yes |
Television
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
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2005 | Gary: Under Crisis | Yes | Yes | Yes | TV movie Co-directed with Daniel Klein |
2016 | Lego Jurassic World: The Indominus Escape
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No | No | Executive | 5 episodes; also production consultant |
2020–2022 | Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous | No | No | Executive | 50 episodes |
Theme parks
Year | Title | Contribution | Notes |
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2019 | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge | TIE fighter Echelon ship design | [42] |
References
- ^ Trevorrow, Colin (June 7, 2012). "Colin Trevorrow SIFF Interview – Safety Not Guaranteed – The MacGuffin" (Interview). Interviewed by Spencer Fornaciari. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ a b "Celebrity Jews". J. The Jewish News of Northern California. June 18, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
- ^ a b c Barnes, Brooks (June 3, 2015). "'Jurassic World' Puts Colin Trevorrow in the Driver's Seat". The New York Times. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
- ^ Douglas, Edward (June 6, 2012). "Interview: Safety Not Guaranteed's Colin Trevorrow & Jake Johnson". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ Blair, Iain (June 1, 2015). "Director's Chair: Colin Trevorrow – 'Jurassic World'". Post Magazine. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
- ^ Bloom, Nate (June 10, 2015). "Jews in the News: Ahmed Zayat, Eric Balfour and Ashley Tisdale". Jewish Federation of Tampa.
- ^ "Piedmont Arts Center Boasts Successful First Year". Piedmont Civic Association (PCA). January 20, 2013. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (February 6, 2012). "Tisch School alum make Sundance impressions". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Colin Trevorrow". Independent Spirit Awards. Archived from the original on December 6, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- BoxOffice. Archived from the originalon December 8, 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ Connelly, Brendon (December 20, 2012). "Safety Not Guaranteed's Colin Trevorrow On His Old Scripts That Might Yet Get Made". BleedingCool.com. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ^ "Meet the 'Jurassic World' Dinosaurs! – Bloody Disgusting". bloody-disgusting.com. March 2015.
- ^ "The unbelievable backstory of the 18-year-old classified ad that refuses to die". May 8, 2015.
- ^ Jones, Alison (January 4, 2013). "Colin Trevorrow has a fresh take on time travelling". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ^ "Vertigo high on Safety Not Guaranteed". Screen. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (November 27, 2012). "Disney taps 'Safety' duo for 'Navigator' rewrite". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 14, 2013). "Colin Trevorrow To Helm 'Jurassic Park 4' For Universal And Steven Spielberg". Deadline. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
- ^ "Jurassic World! New Look at the Dinosaurs – Dread Central". March 1, 2015.
- ^ Anderton, Ethan (June 15, 2015). "'Jurassic World' Easter Eggs: Did You Catch These 'Jurassic Park' References? (page 2)". /Film. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Cabin, Chris (July 21, 2016). "'Jurassic World 2' Hawaii Production Gets 2017 Start Date". Collider.com. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ Rebecca Ford (July 23, 2015). "'Jurassic World 2' Set for 2018". The Hollywood Reporter. (Prometheus Global Media). Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ Kit, Borys (March 30, 2015). "'Jurassic World' Director Colin Trevorrow Tackling 'Book of Henry'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 31, 2016). "Colin Trevorrow's The Book Of Henry to Hit Theaters in September". Deadline. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
- ^ Gettell, Oliver (August 2, 2016). "Colin Trevorrow's drama Book of Henry delayed until 2017". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
- ^ Limbachia, Dixie (June 26, 2017). "Colin Trevorrow Responds to Negative 'Book of Henry' Reviews: 'I Do Stand by the Movie'". Variety. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- ^ a b Kit, Borys (March 6, 2015). "'Jurassic World' Director Colin Trevorrow Tackling Sci-Fi Thriller 'Intelligent Life' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
- ^ "Ava DuVernay Exits Sci-Fi Film 'Intelligent Life'". Collider. May 4, 2016.
- ^ Rebecca, Ford (August 15, 2015). "'Star Wars: Episode IX' Sets 'Jurassic World' Director Colin Trevorrow to Helm". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
- ^ Chitwood, Adam (January 12, 2016). "'Star Wars: Episode IX' Director Colin Trevorrow Promises "Satisfying" Answer to Rey Theories". Collider. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
- ^ Evangelista, Chris (January 15, 2020). "Colin Trevorrow 'Star Wars' Script Leaks, Reveals a Very Different Movie Called 'Star Wars: Duel of the Fates'". /Film. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ "The Man Re-Writing Colin Trevorrow's Star Wars Is Fantasy's Secret Weapon". Vanity Fair. August 2, 2017.
- ^ "'Star Wars: Episode IX' Gets a New Writer (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. August 1, 2017.
- ^ "J.J. Abrams to Replace Colin Trevorrow as Director of 'Star Wars: Episode IX'". Variety. September 12, 2017.
- ^ Lawrence, Gregory (November 15, 2019). "Exclusive: 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Final Writing Credits Revealed". Collider. Archived from the original on November 19, 2019. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 26, 2019). "Colin Trevorrow Donating 'Star Wars: Rise Of Skywalker' Residuals To Alexander Devine Children's Hospice". Deadline. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ "Colin Trevorrow to Direct 'Jurassic World 3'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
- ^ "Colin Trevorrow To Direct Benedict Cumberbatch In Studiocanal's 'War Magician'". Deadline. March 16, 2021.
- ^ "Benedict Cumberbatch to Star in WWII Film 'War Magician' From Colin Trevorrow". The Wrap. March 16, 2021.
- ^ "Colin Trevorrow, 'House of the Dragon' Writer Charmaine DeGraté Team for 'Atlantis' at Skydance (Exclusive)". Deadline. February 5, 2023.
- ^ O'Connor, Clint (June 9, 2017). "Director Colin Trevorrow hits the road for 'The Book of Henry'". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ Radulovic, Petrana (June 13, 2019). "Star Wars land contains a piece of Colin Trevorrow's version of Episode IX". Polygon. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
External links
- Colin Trevorrow at IMDb