Exciting news for fans of both Deadpool & Wolverine and Star Wars: director Shawn Levy might be venturing into a galaxy far, far away, and he's reportedly bringing Ryan Gosling along for the ride. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Levy's upcoming Star Wars film has entered negotiations with Ryan Gosling to star in the project. This development comes as Levy has been working on the movie since 2022, with script development starting last year. He's collaborating once again with writer Jonathan Tropper, known for his work on films like "This Is Where I Leave You" and "The Adam Project," both directed by Levy.
While the details of Levy's Star Wars movie remain under wraps, it's confirmed that the film will not be connected to the Skywalker Saga. It's also intended to be a standalone movie, not part of a trilogy. As for Gosling's role or the specific era in which the story is set, those details are still a mystery.
The involvement of Ryan Gosling has significantly accelerated the project's timeline. Originally, Levy was set to direct a boy band movie with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. However, if Gosling officially joins the Star Wars film, production is expected to commence in the fall, making this his next directorial venture.
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Star Wars is currently navigating a transitional phase. Following the cancellation of "The Acolyte," Disney+ premiered "Skeleton Crew," which recently concluded its run. On the film front, Dave Filoni's "The Mandalorian and Grogu" completed production in December, with a planned release date of May 22, 2026. Additionally, a new trilogy centered around Daisy Ridley's character Rey from the sequel trilogy is in the works.
As for Levy's Star Wars movie, no release date has been announced yet, should it move forward this year. To stay updated on everything coming to the Star Wars universe, be sure to check out our comprehensive preview of Star Wars in 2025.
