Shawn Levy, director of Deadpool and Wolverine, is reportedly on the verge of embarking on a journey to a galaxy far, far away, bringing Ryan Gosling along for the ride.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Levy's Star Wars film is in advanced negotiations with Gosling to star. Levy has been developing this project since 2022, with a script finalized last year. He's re-teaming with Jonathan Tropper, screenwriter of 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 place within the Star Wars timeline. The only confirmed detail is that it's unrelated to the Skywalker Saga. The Hollywood Reporter also indicates it's intended as a standalone film, not part of a larger trilogy.
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Gosling's potential involvement has accelerated the film's progress. While Levy was previously attached 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 slated to begin this fall.
Star Wars is currently in a transitional phase. Following the cancellation of The Acolyte, Disney+ recently concluded its latest series, Skeleton Crew. On the film front, Dave Filoni's Mandalorian and Grogu movie completed production in December, targeting a May 22, 2026 release. A new trilogy focusing on Daisy Ridley's Rey from the sequel trilogy is also in development.
A release date for Levy's Star Wars film remains unannounced, pending its progress this year. For a comprehensive overview of upcoming Star Wars projects, consult our preview of Star Wars in 2025.
