Overview

• Ryan Gosling has been officially confirmed as the lead in 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' a standalone film directed by Shawn Levy.
• The movie will introduce new characters and take place five years after the events of 'The Rise of Skywalker.'
• Jonathan Tropper, known for collaborations with Levy, is writing the script for the film, which is set to start production in the UK this fall.
• The movie's title draws inspiration from a 2001 prequel-era video game, though the plot is unrelated to the game's storyline.
• Rumored plot details suggest the story may follow an uncle-nephew duo pursued across galaxies, though this has not been officially confirmed.