Overview

• British actor Matt Smith has been cast as a principal antagonist, joining Ryan Gosling in the lead role of Star Wars: Starfighter
• Mia Goth previously signed on to portray another key villain in the upcoming standalone adventure
• Shawn Levy, known for Deadpool & Wolverine, is confirmed to direct the film
• Principal photography for the new project will kick off this autumn at locations in England
• Set five years after The Rise of Skywalker, the movie introduces entirely new characters as part of Lucasfilm’s return to theatrical franchise storytelling