Director Shawn Levy, known for his work on *Deadpool & Wolverine*, is reportedly venturing into the *Star Wars* universe, and he's bringing Ryan Gosling along for the journey. According to *The Hollywood Reporter*, Levy's *Star Wars* film has entered negotiations with Ryan Gosling to star in this highly anticipated project. Levy began developing this film in 2022, and the script has been in progress since last year. He is once again teaming up with screenwriter Jonathan Tropper, who penned *This Is Where I Leave You* and *The Adam Project*, both directed by Levy.
The details of Levy's *Star Wars* movie are shrouded in secrecy, with no information yet on Gosling's potential role or the specific era within the *Star Wars* timeline. It's known, however, that the story will be unrelated to the Skywalker Saga and is intended to be a standalone film, not part of a trilogy.
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Gosling's potential involvement has accelerated the project's timeline. Originally, Levy was set to direct a boy band movie featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, but *The Hollywood Reporter* indicates that if Gosling officially joins the film, production on the *Star Wars* movie will be prioritized and become Levy's next project, with filming slated to start in the fall.
*Star Wars* is currently navigating a transitional phase. Following the cancellation of *The Acolyte*, Disney Plus premiered its latest series, *Skeleton Crew*, which recently concluded its run. On the cinematic front, Dave Filoni's *The Mandalorian and Grogu* completed production in December and is scheduled for release on May 22, 2026. Additionally, a new trilogy centered around Daisy Ridley's character, Rey, from the sequel trilogy is in development.
While no release date has been set for Levy's *Star Wars* film should it proceed this year, fans can stay updated on all upcoming *Star Wars* projects with our comprehensive preview of *Star Wars* in 2025.
