Ryan Gosling lines up Star Wars role
Ryan Gosling is reportedly lining up a role in the Star Wars franchise, with the star in talks to appear in Shawn Levy’s mystery project.
Levy, best known for directing Free Guy and Deadpool & Wolverine, became attached to a Star Wars feature film in November 2022, though details on the project have remained scarce in the ensuing years.
He may have found his lead star, however, with The Hollywood Reporter writing that Gosling – who has appeared in Barbie and La La Land – is in talks to lead the mystery film, which is being written by Jonathan Tropper.
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The film – which is believed to be a standalone story separate from the Skywalker Saga – is part of a spate of upcoming projects in the franchise, with The Mandalorian & Grogu the only feature with a release date, as it launches in May 2026.
Whilst it remains to be seen if Gosling will join the iconic franchise, The Mandalorian & Grogu will depict the journey of Pedro Pascal’s titular character, with the star being accompanied by Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White and Jonny Coyne.
“I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created,” writer-director Jon Favreau said of the project. “The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting.”
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“Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have ushered into Star Wars two new and beloved characters, and this new story is a perfect fit for the big screen,” Lucasfilm president and producer Kathleen Kennedy added.
In addition to The Mandalorian & Grogu and Levy’s untitled project, other films include Lando – which is set to be helmed by Donald Glover – Rogue Squadron and an untitled feature from Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson.
The Mandalorian seasons 1-3 are streaming on Disney+, with The Mandalorian & Grogu movie due to be released in 2026. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and the entire Skywalker Saga are available on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K now, as well as on Disney+.
Read more The Mandalorian news on our dedicated homepage
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