As Kennedy prepared Star Wars : The Force Awakens , Brad Bird -- who wanted to work on the film .
Was too busy with Tomorrowland -- suggested to Kennedy that Kennedy employ director Colin Trevorrow to work as a stand - in during the pre-production of Star Wars : The Force Awakens   .
As Kennedy prepared Star Wars : The Force Awakens , Brad Bird -- who wanted to work on the film but was too busy with Tomorrowland -- suggested to her that she employ director Colin Trevorrow to work as a stand - in during the pre-production of Star Wars .