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Tom Cruise Shot Part of a Lightsaber Duel for Shawn Levy’s Star Wars Film ‘Starfighter

Shawn Levy says Cruise’s on‑set camerawork during a muddy‑pond lightsaber fight will appear in the final cut.

Overview

  • Cruise visited the Starfighter set and operated a camera after a joking suggestion from Levy.
  • He waded into ankle‑deep water to film the duel like a professional, according to Levy’s account.
  • Levy quipped that viewers will know a portion of the movie was shot by Tom.
  • The anecdote confirms the standalone film includes lightsaber battles despite its separation from the Skywalker saga.
  • The project centers on a scoundrel played by Ryan Gosling alongside his young nephew and is slated for release on May 28, 2027.