Jurassic World Director Colin Trevorrow Sets An Excellent Example on How to Deal with Fan Criticisms!
John F. Trent
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Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow recently responded to a fan showing his support for the director and the Jurassic World franchise. The fan’s tweet came after ScreenRant reported on a petition on Change.org which called for Trevorrow to be replaced by Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom director J.A. Bayona for the third installment of the Jurassic World movies.
As one of #JurassicPark and #JurassicWorld BIGGEST FANS I support Mr. Trevorrow and trust him and @emilycarmichael to make #JurassicWorld3 awesome. Those stupid articles saying we’re petitioning him to be replaced are literal TRASH. @colintrevorrow you’re appreciated. pic.twitter.com/3Z5IH46ImD
— Neemz (@NimaNeemz) July 11, 2018
I actually hope @colintrevorrow sees this, and all the other positive threads people have posted on. The other fanbases can be toxic all they want, but I will not stand for it in the #Jurassic community. I also won’t let some intern writer try to get a negative rise out of us. pic.twitter.com/1un5Etb1MR
— Neemz (@NimaNeemz) July 11, 2018
Trevorrow had some choice for words ScreenRant as he described what he believes they do.
Fake controversy and toxicity in fandom makes their parent corporation money, so of course they'll stoke that fire. They are profiting off your passion.
— Colin Trevorrow (@colintrevorrow) July 11, 2018
However, it’s what Trevorrow writes next that really caught my attention. He talks about his love for the fans, but also empathizes with them and understands why they hold the Jurassic World franchise to the fire. It’s a perfect example of how directors should interact with their fans. It’s also a fantastic example for his peers like Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson and Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn to follow.
When Jurassic fans hold our feet to the fire, it's not out of hatred. It's because they don't want us to forget the wonder and respect for the natural world that the first movie had. And they're right to do it.
— Colin Trevorrow (@colintrevorrow) July 11, 2018
Trevorrow would go on to discuss what he believes is one of the major problems of the “anger and aggression online.”
I'd love to see more decency in the way we voice our frustrations about the franchises we love. But we also need to take the financial incentive out of stoking toxicity for clicks. It's dishonest to blame the fans while stirring the pot.
— Colin Trevorrow (@colintrevorrow) July 11, 2018
A number of fans would praise Trevorrow’s example and the way he interacts with the fans.
I really wish you were still involved with Star Wars IX, you’re actually nice to the fans unlike lots of people at Lucasfilm..
— Kiwi (@AnUpsetFeminist) July 11, 2018
What a refreshing attitude from a creator as Star Wars creators (and the media that covers them) wage war against their own fan base.
— Random Comment (Star Wars) (@SWComment) July 11, 2018
Good lord, us Star Wars fans need you now more than ever! Great post!
— Norm (@TheNormtrooper) July 11, 2018
i wish you were directing ep ix. too bad RJ axed luke skywalker before you got a chance to use him.
— AJ Pinto (@AJPintoDesign) July 12, 2018
You're a great director @colintrevorrow can't wait to see your job in Jurassic World 3 pic.twitter.com/H7ubbNDY5l
— Mr. Stormtrooper (@MrStormtrooper9) July 12, 2018
Perfectly said there!!!! pic.twitter.com/2uEy0Jr1LX
— Raul Mares (@raulmares72) July 11, 2018
*slow clap* and that is why I keep going back to see them. Even when I have grievances with them, I know it's coming from a good place and a desire to properly adapt Crichton's work – but there's a willingness (unlike some I won't name) to learn from and improve on mistakes
— Whitney Lätt (@Whitney_Laett) July 11, 2018
What do you make of Trevorrow’s comments? Do you think he’s an example other directors should follow when it comes to interacting with fans and understanding their criticisms?
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