Shawn Levy, director of Deadpool and Wolverine, is reportedly in talks to helm a new Star Wars film, with Ryan Gosling potentially starring.
The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that negotiations are underway to secure Gosling for the lead role. Levy has been developing this project since 2022, with a script completed last year. He's re-teaming with Jonathan Tropper, screenwriter for This Is Where I Leave You and The Adam Project, both Levy-directed films.
Plot details remain tightly under wraps. The only confirmed information is that the film is not connected to the Skywalker Saga and is intended as a standalone movie, rather than the first installment of a trilogy.
The potential casting of Gosling has reportedly expedited the project. Levy was previously attached to direct a boy band film with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, but if Gosling signs on, the Star Wars movie will likely become his next project, with production slated to begin this fall.
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The Star Wars franchise is currently undergoing a significant shift. Following the cancellation of The Acolyte, Disney+ recently concluded its Skeleton Crew series. On the film front, Dave Filoni's Mandalorian and Grogu movie completed filming in December, targeting a May 22, 2026 release. A new trilogy focusing on Daisy Ridley's Rey is also in the works.
A release date for Levy's Star Wars film remains unannounced, pending the project's progress. For a comprehensive overview of upcoming Star Wars content, check out our 2025 preview.
