Overview
- Screenwriter Jonathan Tropper says the film features no characters from previous Star Wars movies.
- Tropper describes the script as a completely new story unconstrained by earlier film structures.
- Director Shawn Levy has indicated that lightsabers remain part of the film, with Tom Cruise briefly operating a camera during an action scene on set.
- The cast includes Ryan Gosling, Mia Goth, Matt Smith, Aaron Pierre, Amy Adams, and newcomer Flynn Gray, with the story set after The Rise of Skywalker.
- Theatrical release is scheduled for May 28, 2027, and prior rumors of Daisy Ridley’s return as Rey are now undercut by the no-legacy stance.