Is Ryan Gosling Joining Shawn Levy’s Untitled Star Wars Movie? Find out

Ryan Gosling may be leaving Barbie Land for a galaxy far, far away. According to recent reports, Gosling is in talks to star in an untitled Star Wars film directed by Shawn Levy, known for directing the blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine.

Levy, 56, has been working on the project for two years and brought writer Jonathan Tropper on board last year in mid-2024, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The next Star Wars film to be announced will be The Mandalorian and Grogu, which will hit theaters on May 22, 2026 after completing principal photography last December. Although the Star Wars franchise seems to be releasing tons of projects, the saga has not been successful since Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker hit theater screens in 2019.

Gosling previously starred in science fiction films such as Blade Runner 2049 alongside Harrison Ford, who famously played the role of Han Solo in the Star Wars series.

The Barbie actor’s last role was in The Fall Guy. Gosling will next star in the film Project Hail Mary, which will be directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. The film is scheduled to be released in March 2026.

Last year in May, Gosling revealed that he had stayed away from darker characters in films, a decision that was heavily influenced by his two daughters Esmeralda Amada, 10, and Amada Lee, 8.

he told WSJ. Magazine: “I don’t really take on roles that take me to a dark place. At this moment I want to try to read the space at home and feel what will be best for all of us. The decisions I make are made together with Eva (Mendes) and we make them with our family in mind first.”

The addition of Ryan Gosling to the unknown Star Wars project increases anticipation, although all details about the plot, title and remaining cast are being kept under wraps.

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