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Mark Hamill Backs Ryan Gosling's 'Starfighter' Lead, Says 'I've Had My Time'

Hamill’s public blessing signals a generational handoff to new creatives leading a post–Episode IX story.

Overview

  • Speaking at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, Hamill said the Starfighter cast "do not need advice from me" and that he will seek advice from them.
  • Ryan Gosling headlines Star Wars: Starfighter under director Shawn Levy, who has described it as a new adventure after Episode IX rather than a prequel or sequel.
  • Filming is underway, with UK production reporting and a first-look image from a Mediterranean set shared by Levy in September.
  • The film is slated to reach theaters on May 28, 2027.
  • Reported cast includes Amy Adams, Mia Goth, Matt Smith and others, with coverage suggesting Goth and Smith are playing villains while character details remain under wraps.