Shawn Levy, director of Deadpool & Wolverine, is reportedly on the verge of joining the Star Wars universe, bringing Ryan Gosling along for the ride.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Levy's Star Wars film is in advanced negotiations with Gosling to take a leading role. Levy has been developing this project since 2022, with a script finalized last year. He's collaborating once again 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 only confirmed information is that the film is a standalone project, unrelated to the Skywalker Saga, and likely not part of a larger trilogy.
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Gosling's potential involvement has accelerated the film's production timeline. 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, potentially commencing production this fall.
The Star Wars franchise is currently undergoing a significant transition. 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 filming in December, slated for release on May 22, 2026. 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 confirmation of its production start. For a comprehensive overview of upcoming Star Wars projects, refer to our 2025 preview.
