Shawn Levy, the director behind Deadpool & Wolverine, is reportedly on the verge of embarking on a journey to a galaxy far, far away, bringing Ryan Gosling along for the ride. The Hollywood Reporter announced that Levy's Star Wars film is in negotiations with Gosling to take a leading role. Levy has been developing this project since 2022, with a script finalized last year. He's once again collaborating with Jonathan Tropper, the screenwriter behind This Is Where I Leave You and The Adam Project, both Levy directed.
Naturally, details surrounding Levy's Star Wars movie are shrouded in secrecy. No information has been released regarding Gosling's potential character or the film's historical placement within the Star Wars timeline. What is known is that the story is unrelated to the Skywalker Saga. The Hollywood Reporter also indicates that it's intended as a standalone film, ruling out a potential trilogy.
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Gosling's potential involvement has reportedly accelerated the film's progress. While Levy was initially slated to direct a boy band movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, THR suggests that Gosling's confirmation would prioritize the Star Wars project, making it Levy's next directorial effort with production potentially commencing this fall.
The Star Wars franchise is currently navigating a period of transition. Following the cancellation of The Acolyte, Disney+ recently concluded its latest series, Skeleton Crew. On the cinematic front, Dave Filoni's The Mandalorian and Grogu movie completed filming in December, targeting a May 22, 2026 release. A new trilogy centered around Daisy Ridley's Rey from the sequel trilogy is also in the works.
A release date for Levy's Star Wars film remains unannounced, pending the project's advancement this year. For a comprehensive overview of upcoming Star Wars content, consult our preview of Star Wars in 2025.
