If you were anywhere near the internet yesterday, you'll probably have seen the latest Star Warsannouncement: Colin Trevorrow, the director attached to Star Wars: Episode IX, is no longer a part of the picture.

SEE ALSO:Another Star Wars director down: Colin Trevorrow out for 'Episode IX'

According to a statement released on the official Star Wars website, Lucasfilm and the director have "mutually chosen to part ways".

Obviously this news sparked a whole bunch of reactions online. People wondered why he'd left. There was speculation as to who might replace him.

Then, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, John Boyega tweeted this:

Mashable Top StoriesStay connected with the hottest stories of the day and the latest entertainment news.Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletterBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Thanks for signing up!

Tweet may have been deleted

Now what do all those ambiguous emoji mean? Could it be a veiled, passive-aggressive reaction to the news?

Well, no. Apparently not.

Soon after the speculation began, Boyega was quick to shut it right back down.

Tweet may have been deleted

Tweet may have been deleted

Tweet may have been deleted

As for how Boyega feels about Trevorrow's departure, we'll just have to keep guessing.

---

Featured Video For You

---

Finally, you can lightsaber duel Darth Vader and Kylo ren in augmented reality

---

TopicsStar WarsTwitter