Overview

• Mikey Madison, fresh off her Oscar win for 'Anora,' has passed on a key role in Shawn Levy's untitled Star Wars film, according to multiple sources.
• The standalone Star Wars movie will be set after the events of The Rise of Skywalker and is not connected to the Skywalker Saga.
• Ryan Gosling remains attached to headline the project, with Jonathan Tropper penning the screenplay.
• Production is reportedly targeted to begin in fall 2025, with Disney holding a December 2027 release date for the film.
• The movie exemplifies Lucasfilm’s strategy of pairing high-profile talent with expansive storytelling in the Star Wars universe.