Ryan Gosling to lead new 'standalone' Star Wars film

The movie comes from Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy, and is set for a May 7 2027 release.
Ryan Gosling, pictured, is doing a Star Wars movie. Picture: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

Ryan Gosling, pictured, is doing a Star Wars movie. Picture: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025 - 09:21
Charlotte McLaughlin

Ryan Gosling has confirmed he will lead a new Star Wars film, with the title of the franchise’s upcoming live-action story revealed.

The new Disney project is set to be released in two years’ time, and will be a “standalone story”, meaning the action will not follow the main storyline of the Skywalker family or sequels starring British actress Daisy Ridley.

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