Overview
- Mark Hamill praised Ryan Gosling’s fit for the galaxy far, far away, saying he became a “super fan” after Gosling’s Beavis impression on Saturday Night Live, according to People as cited by FandomWire.
- Hamill said the new cast does not need his guidance and joked he may be the one asking them for advice, reflecting a supportive handoff to the next generation.
- Entertainment outlets report Gosling is set to lead Star Wars: Starfighter, with the U.S. release currently targeted for May 28, 2027.
- GeekTyrant reports Shawn Levy is directing, with Mia Goth, Matt Smith, and Amy Adams in the cast, and that production is underway in the UK.
- GeekTyrant also reports the story is set roughly five years after The Rise of Skywalker and that Gosling praised the script and Levy during remarks attributed to Star Wars Celebration 2025.