Exciting news for Star Wars fans: Shawn Levy, the director behind Deadpool & Wolverine, is reportedly inching closer to helming a new Star Wars movie, and he might be bringing Ryan Gosling along for this cosmic adventure. According to The Hollywood Reporter, negotiations are underway for Gosling to star in Levy's upcoming Star Wars project, which has been in development since 2022. Levy is teaming up once again with screenwriter Jonathan Tropper, known for his work on This Is Where I Leave You and The Adam Project, both of which were directed by Levy.
Details about Levy's Star Wars film are tightly under wraps. There's no information yet on the character Gosling might portray or the specific era within the Star Wars universe the story will explore. However, it's confirmed that this film will be a standalone story, separate from the iconic Skywalker Saga.
The Hollywood Reporter also notes that this project is intended to be a singular film, not part of a trilogy. The involvement of Ryan Gosling has accelerated the project's timeline. Originally, Levy was set to direct a boy band movie featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. However, with Gosling potentially joining the cast, the Star Wars movie is poised to become Levy's next endeavor, with production slated to begin in the fall.
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Star Wars is currently navigating a period of transition. Following the cancellation of The Acolyte, Disney Plus debuted its latest series, Skeleton Crew, which recently concluded its run. On the film front, Dave Filoni's The Mandalorian and Grogu completed filming in December and is scheduled for release on May 22, 2026. Additionally, a new trilogy centered on Daisy Ridley's Rey from the sequel trilogy is in the works.
While no release date has been set for Levy's Star Wars movie if it moves forward this year, fans can stay updated on all things Star Wars by checking out our comprehensive preview of what's coming to the Star Wars universe in 2025.
