Exciting news for Star Wars fans: Shawn Levy, the director behind Deadpool & Wolverine, is reportedly inching closer to directing a new Star Wars movie, and he's bringing Ryan Gosling into the fold. According to The Hollywood Reporter, negotiations are underway to have Gosling star in this eagerly anticipated film. Levy has been crafting this project since 2022, with the script development kicking off last year. Collaborating once more with screenwriter Jonathan Tropper, known for his work on This Is Where I Leave You and The Adam Project, Levy aims to deliver a unique addition to the Star Wars universe.
While specifics about the plot, setting, and Gosling's potential role remain under wraps, it's confirmed that the film will stand apart from the Skywalker Saga. The Hollywood Reporter also notes that this will be a standalone movie, not part of a trilogy, promising a fresh and independent narrative within the vast Star Wars galaxy.
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Gosling's involvement has seemingly accelerated the project's timeline. Originally, Levy was set to direct a boy band movie with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. However, if Gosling officially signs on, The Hollywood Reporter suggests that production on the Star Wars film will advance, becoming Levy's next project with filming slated to start in the fall.
Star Wars is currently navigating a period of transition. After the cancellation of The Acolyte, Disney Plus rolled out Skeleton Crew, which recently concluded its run. On the cinematic front, Dave Filoni's The Mandalorian and Grogu movie completed filming in December and is scheduled for release on May 22, 2026. Additionally, a new trilogy centered on Daisy Ridley's character Rey from the sequel trilogy is in the works.
No release date has been announced yet for Levy's Star Wars film, should it move forward this year. For a comprehensive look at what's coming next in the Star Wars universe, don't miss our preview of Star Wars in 2025.
