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Ryan Gosling Emerges as Han-Style Lead for Shawn Levy’s Starfighter as New Photo Fuels Speculation

Speculation is rising based on symbolic hints, with no official replacement named by Lucasfilm.

Overview

  • A behind-the-scenes photo shared by director Shawn Levy shows Gosling wearing a hat with Han Solo’s quote “Never tell me the odds,” echoing similar merch he wore at Star Wars Celebration 2025.
  • Reporting indicates Gosling will headline Star Wars: Starfighter for Levy alongside Flynn Gray, Amy Adams, Matt Smith, and Mia Goth.
  • Early descriptions say the film follows a pilot escorting a young boy through the galaxy under pursuit, a premise that draws comparisons to Han Solo’s early arc.
  • Lucasfilm has not confirmed Gosling as a direct replacement for Harrison Ford or announced franchise plans tied to the character.
  • Starfighter is targeting a 2027 theatrical release, with commentary suggesting future installments would depend on the film’s reception.