From Barbie to Star Wars: Ryan Gosling Might Star in Latest Star Wars Flick

Ryan Gosling, Hollywood’s golden boy and three-time Oscar nominee, is reportedly in talks regarding a new Star Wars movie directed by none other than Shawn Levy. Yes, you read that right—the same Shawn Levy who brought us Deadpool and Wolverine is now venturing into the sci-fi genre and he might just have Gosling along for the ride.

Sources close to the project claim that Levy has been cooking up this ambitious venture since 2022, with longtime collaborator Jonathan Tropper writing the script. The duo has worked magic together on films like This Is Where I Leave You and The Adam Project, so expectations are already sky-high. Levy is also producing the film under his 21 Laps banner, teaming up with Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy.

But what’s the story about? That’s the million-dollar question. Though the timeline of Levy’s project remains shrouded in mystery, we do know this: it’s not part of the Skywalker Saga. Yep, you won’t see Luke or Darth Vader making cameos here. Instead, it’s set to be a standalone movie, a self-contained adventure within the galaxy far, far away.

Apparently, Gosling’s interest in the project has accelerated its production schedule. According to insiders, Levy was initially planning to direct a boy band movie for Paramount that would have reunited him with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. But with Gosling showing interest, the Star Wars project could start filming as early as this fall. That means Levy’s movie could very well be the next Star Wars feature to hit production, with a release date potentially on the horizon.

The casting of Gosling marks a rare move for Star Wars. Historically, the franchise has relied on fresh faces and rising stars, with the original trilogy turning Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford into household names. While the prequels added some heavyweights like Liam Neeson, and the Disney era brought back legacy actors, bringing a bona fide A-lister like Gosling into the fold is a bold change. And it’s not the first time his name has been linked to Star Wars. Back in 2013, the internet was abuzz with rumors that he and Zac Efron were being considered for roles in J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars sequel trilogy. Though nothing materialized then, it seems the Force has finally aligned for Gosling.

Fans can’t help but wonder what kind of role Gosling might play. Will he wield a lightsaber as a Jedi? Command a fleet as a Rebel leader? Or perhaps channel his inner villain as a Sith Lord? Whatever it is, his involvement is already generating major excitement among die-hard fans and casual moviegoers.