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Shawn Levy and Ryan Gosling Team Up for 'Star Wars: Starfighter'

Lucasfilm confirms standalone film set after 'The Rise of Skywalker,' with filming to begin this fall and a release date of May 28, 2027.

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Ryan Gosling and Shawn Levy at Star Wars: Celebration.

Overview

  • Shawn Levy is directing 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' a standalone film set five years after 2019's 'The Rise of Skywalker.'
  • Ryan Gosling has been confirmed as the lead actor, marking his debut in the Star Wars franchise.
  • The film will feature entirely new characters and storylines, with no direct connections to previous Star Wars films or TV shows.
  • Levy credits his experience on Netflix's 'Stranger Things' for his ability to maintain secrecy around casting, the title, and the release date.
  • Filming is scheduled to begin in fall 2025, with the theatrical release set for May 28, 2027.