Lucasfilm Reveals Cast for Star Wars: Starfighter Starring Ryan Gosling

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Ryan Gosling to headline new Star Wars adventure

Lucasfilm has officially confirmed the main cast for its upcoming standalone film, Star Wars: Starfighter. Leading the story are Hollywood A-lister Ryan Gosling and rising Irish actor Flynn Gray, who will take audiences into a previously unexplored era of the Star Wars timeline. Production has already begun in the U.K.

First-look ignites fan speculation

The casting news arrived alongside a first-look black-and-white image of Gosling and Gray on set. The photo shows the pair standing beside a landspeeder in an arid landscape — a clear nod to the saga’s iconic imagery and Luke Skywalker’s classic ride from A New Hope.

Cast and characters

In the film, Gosling plays a man tasked with protecting his young nephew, portrayed by Gray, as they face off against mysterious villains. Joining them are:

Matt Smith
Mia Goth
Aaron Pierre
Simon Bird
Jamael Westman
Daniel Ings
Amy Adams

This eclectic cast signals a bold, character-driven direction for the galaxy far, far away.

Director Shawn Levy on joining Star Wars

The film is directed by Shawn Levy, known for Stranger Things and Deadpool 3. In a statement, Levy expressed his excitement: “I feel a profound sense of excitement and honor as we begin production on Star Wars: Starfighter. From the day Kathy Kennedy called me up, inviting me to develop an original adventure in this incredible Star Wars galaxy, this experience has been a dream come true, creatively and personally. To join this storytelling galaxy with such brilliant collaborators onscreen and off, is the thrill of a lifetime.” The script is penned by Jonathan Tropper, with Gosling also serving as an executive producer alongside Dan Levine, Mary McLaglen, and Josh McLaglen.

A bold new chapter in the galaxy

While plot details remain under wraps, the introduction of Star Wars: Starfighter signals Lucasfilm’s commitment to expanding the saga beyond its familiar Skywalker lineage. Fans will be watching closely as this ambitious standalone adventure takes shape.