'Star Wars: Starfighter' production starts with Ryan Gosling; full cast officially announced 

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
'Star Wars: Starfighter' starts production with Ryan Gosling

LOS ANGELES -- It's time to punch it to lightspeed! Production has officially kicked off on "Star Wars: Starfighter!"

Lucasfilm has unveiled the full cast for the exciting new standalone film directed by Shawn Levy, who previously directed Marvel Studios' "Deadpool & Wolverine."

Ryan Gosling stars alongside Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings and Amy Adams.

"Starfighter" is a fresh, standalone adventure exploring a part of the "Star Wars" universe never seen before.

From left to right: Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray on set for "Star Wars: Starfighter."
From left to right: Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray on set for "Star Wars: Starfighter."
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Levy shared his excitement on Instagram and X, sharing a photo from the set.

"Kid - me is freaking out. Now - me is right there with him," Levy posted.

On The Red Carpet caught up with Gosling and Levi at Star Wars Celebration Japan where they first announced the new title.

"This script is so good," said Gosling.

"It's so filled with heart and humor and adventure, and I just think that's what Shawn does better than anyone."

Check out On The Red Carpet's full Star Wars Celebration special to see the full interviews with Levi and Gosling.

The film is produced by Shawn Levy and Kathleen Kennedy. Executive producers are Ryan Gosling, Dan Levine, Mary McLaglen, and Josh McLaglen.

"Star Wars: Starfighter" blasts into theaters May 28, 2027!

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