Shawn Levy, the director behind Deadpool and Wolverine, is reportedly on the verge of embarking on a Star Wars adventure, bringing Ryan Gosling along for the ride.
The Hollywood Reporter revealed 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 films.
Plot details remain tightly under wraps. The mystery includes Gosling's character and the film's historical placement within the Star Wars timeline. However, it's confirmed to be unconnected to the Skywalker Saga. The Hollywood Reporter also indicates the film is intended as a standalone feature, ruling out a trilogy (at least for now).
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Gosling's potential involvement has accelerated the project's timeline. While Levy was previously slated to direct a boy band movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, THR suggests that Gosling's confirmation would prioritize the Star Wars film, pushing its production start to the fall.
The Star Wars franchise is currently navigating a transitional phase. Following the cancellation of The Acolyte, Disney+ recently concluded its latest series, Skeleton Crew. On the cinematic front, Dave Filoni's Mandalorian and Grogu movie completed filming in December, targeting a May 22, 2026 release. A new trilogy centered around Daisy Ridley's Rey is also in the works.
A release date for Levy's Star Wars film remains unannounced, pending its progress this year. For a comprehensive overview of the Star Wars universe's upcoming projects, consult our 2025 preview.
