Ryan Gosling will star in a new standalone Star Wars film titled Star Wars: Starfighter, set for release on May 7, 2027. Directed by Shawn Levy, the film will explore a time period not yet depicted in the Star Wars universe, approximately five years after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. This project marks an exciting expansion to the massively popular franchise. It moves in a new direction outside of the main Skywalker saga and is not a part of the recent sequel trilogy with Daisy Ridley.
The film itself is an anomaly too—produced by Disney. It acted as a prequel to the wildly successful streaming series from Disney+, The Mandalorian, starring Pedro Pascal and created by Jon Favreau. Gosling will be familiarizing himself with a wholly original character to the exciting new story. It guarantees to venture into new adventures, plots, and characters that fans have never seen before.
Shawn Levy emphasized the unique nature of this project, stating, “not a prequel, not sequel, it’s a new adventure. It’s set in a period of time that we haven’t seen explored yet.” This perspective suggests an exciting direction for the franchise, diverging from its established lore while maintaining the adventurous spirit that has captivated audiences for decades.
Gosling shared his excitement for the film as part of the Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo. He displayed some of his childhood collectibles, like his prized Star Wars bedsheets. He reflected on his lifelong passion for the franchise, saying, “You can see from the picture, I guess I was probably dreaming about Star Wars before I even saw the film. It’s probably framed my idea of what a movie even was.”
The actor praised the script, declaring, “The reality is that this script is just so good. It has such a great story with great and original characters.” He further highlighted Levy’s suitability for the project, remarking, “It’s filled with so much heart and adventure, and there just really is not a more perfect filmmaker for this particular story than Shawn.”
Star Wars: Starfighter promises to bring a refreshing take on the iconic saga while inviting fans to experience new adventures beyond the familiar narratives. As the buzz continues to crackle these next two years, this film is poised to delight veteran fanatics. It will introduce new fans to the world of Star Wars.
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