Mia Goth will star alongside Ryan Gosling in Shawn Levy’s upcoming film, “Star Wars: Starfighter,” highlighting the anticipation around Ryan Gosling starring in Star Wars Starfighter movie. The casting announcement comes as anticipation builds for the film, with production set to begin in the fall and a scheduled theatrical premiere on May 28, 2027.
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and chief creative officer Dave Filoni revealed the project at the Star Wars Celebration held in Tokyo this April, setting the stage for new adventures within the “Star Wars” universe. The story will introduce fresh characters, taking place about five years after
“Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker”
put an end to the Skywalker storyline and remains the most recent film in the franchise’s timeline.
Fresh Characters Enter the Star Wars Universe
“Star Wars: Starfighter” is envisioned as a standalone feature that moves away from established legacy characters to focus on original figures within the “Star Wars” world. With plot details tightly guarded, fans are eager to discover who Mia Goth will portray as she joins the ensemble already anchored by Ryan Gosling. The upcoming film follows the conclusion of the Skywalker saga, signaling a new era for the franchise and its devoted audience.
The creative team brings together leading industry names. Shawn Levy, directing this film, recently found major success with Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which grossed $1.3 billion worldwide after its July 2024 release, becoming the highest-earning R-rated movie in history. Jonathan Tropper, who has previously collaborated with Levy on films such as “The Adam Project” and wrote
“This Is Where I Leave You,”
is credited as the screenwriter. Tropper is also the creator of the Apple TV+ series “Your Friends & Neighbors.”
Mia Goth’s Expanding Filmography
Before joining the “Star Wars” universe, Mia Goth continues to build an impressive resume. She is set to appear in Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of “Frankenstein” with Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac. Additionally, Goth will star in Christopher Nolan’s “The Oddysey” alongside Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson. Her earlier credits include films such as “Emma,” “Infinity Pool,” and Ti West’s horror series, which features “X,” “Pearl,” and “Maxxxine.”
Industry and Production Updates
Goth is represented by WME, Curtis Brown, and Michael Auerbach (legal). Her casting in “Star Wars: Starfighter” was first reported by The InSneider. Disney will oversee the film‘s distribution, reinforcing its plans for future growth in the “Star Wars” cinematic universe.
With major figures such as Dave Filoni and Kathleen Kennedy steering the project, “Star Wars: Starfighter” is positioned to attract significant attention. The choice to feature Ryan Gosling starring in Star Wars Starfighter movie, together with Mia Goth’s addition and strong creative direction by Shawn Levy, points toward a blockbuster that aims to push the saga forward. Fans and critics alike are waiting to see how this film shapes the narrative landscape and its place in pop culture when it arrives in 2027.
