Ryan Gosling Rumored for Deadpool Director's Star Wars Project

Shawn Levy, director of Deadpool & Wolverine, is reportedly in talks to helm a new Star Wars film, with Ryan Gosling potentially taking the lead role. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news, revealing that Levy has been developing this project since 2022, with a script finalized last year. He's collaborating again with Jonathan Tropper, screenwriter for This Is Where I Leave You and The Adam Project.

Details remain tightly under wraps. The plot is confirmed to be separate from the Skywalker Saga, and the film is intended as a standalone project, not part of a larger trilogy. Gosling's role and the film's time period within the Star Wars timeline are yet to be disclosed.

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Gosling's potential involvement has reportedly accelerated the project's timeline. While Levy was previously attached to direct a boy band film starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, THR suggests that Gosling's casting could move the Star Wars film to the front of Levy's queue, with production potentially starting this fall.

The Star Wars franchise is currently in a period of transition. Following the cancellation of The Acolyte, Disney+ recently concluded its Skeleton Crew series. On the film front, Dave Filoni's Mandalorian and Grogu movie completed filming in December, slated for release on May 22, 2026. A new trilogy focusing on Daisy Ridley's Rey is also in the works.

A release date for Levy's Star Wars film remains unannounced, pending its progress this year. For a comprehensive overview of upcoming Star Wars content, consult our preview of Star Wars in 2025.