Mark Hamill has expressed strong confidence in Ryan Gosling as the lead of the upcoming Star Wars film, Star Wars: Starfighter. This new installment, set five years after The Rise of Skywalker, marks a fresh direction for the franchise, with Hamill gladly passing the torch to the new generation of actors.
Insights on the Cast and Production Details
Directed by Shawn Levy, known for his work on Deadpool and Wolverine, Starfighter includes a talented cast featuring Ryan Gosling, Mia Goth, Matt Smith, and Amy Adams. While many plot details remain under wraps, reports hint that Mia Goth and Matt Smith will assume antagonistic roles. Filming is actively taking place in the United Kingdom as the project advances towards completion.
Mark Hamill’s Reflections on the New Generation
Speaking to People magazine, Mark Hamill shared his admiration for Gosling’s capabilities.
“I’ve been a fan of his and I became a super fan when he played Beavis on Saturday Night Live.”
Hamill also conveyed a humble stance regarding offering guidance to the new cast.
“None of those people need advice from me,”
he said.
“They’re doing so well. I had my time. I’m going to ask for advice from them.”
Ryan Gosling on What Drew Him to Star Wars: Starfighter
When Starfighter was revealed at Star Wars Celebration 2025, Ryan Gosling described what attracted him to the project.
“It’s probably framed my idea of what a movie even was. All of that aside, I think the reality is that this script is just so good. It has such a good story with great and original characters, it’s filled with so much heart and adventure, and there just really is not a more perfect filmmaker for this particular story than Shawn.”
Anticipation Builds Ahead of Starfighter’s Release
Star Wars: Starfighter is scheduled to premiere in theaters on May 28, 2027. With an experienced cast and crew, and Hamill’s enthusiastic endorsement, expectations are high for this new film to make a compelling addition to the Star Wars saga and capture the hearts of longtime fans and new audiences alike.
