Filmmaker Colin Trevorrow was the original choice to direct the third and final installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Trevorrow’s original plans for Star Wars: Episode IX were scrapped after the director exited the project, leading to J.J. Abrams’ return with The Rise of the Skywalker, becoming one of the most divisive entries in the space opera saga.

Colin Trevorrow was the first choice to direct Star Wars Episode 9 (Credit: MTV | YouTube).

However, the concept art from Trevorrow’s abandoned third installment, tentatively titled Duel 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 Scrapped Star Wars Episode 9 Gave Kylo Ren New Force Power and...