Ryan Gosling to Star in Standalone Star Wars: Starfighter, Set for 2027 Release

Ryan Gosling has been officially announced as the lead in the upcoming Star Wars film titled Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and set for release in May 2027. The film, described as a standalone story, will not follow the main Skywalker saga or previous sequels and is set in an unexplored period of the Star Wars universe. Both Gosling and Levy emphasized the originality and heart of the script, with Levy clarifying that the story will introduce new characters and adventures distinct from earlier films. Production is expected to begin this autumn following the announcement at Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo. Gosling expressed enthusiasm about joining the franchise, referencing his lifelong connection to Star Wars and praising the film's direction and narrative. This project comes as Lucasfilm continues to develop several new theatrical titles to expand the Star Wars universe.