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Lucasfilm Confirms 'Star Wars: Starfighter' with Ryan Gosling as Lead

The standalone film, directed by Shawn Levy, will begin production this fall and is set five years after 'The Rise of Skywalker' in the New Jedi Order era.

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Overview

  • Ryan Gosling will star in 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' marking his debut in the iconic franchise.
  • Shawn Levy, known for 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' is confirmed as the film’s director, with Jonathan Tropper writing the script.
  • The movie is set in the New Jedi Order era, approximately five years after the events of 'The Rise of Skywalker.'
  • Production is scheduled to start in fall 2025, with a theatrical release planned for May 28, 2027.
  • The title loosely references a 2001 prequel-era video game, though the film will not be a direct adaptation.