Ryan Gosling is apparently in talks to star in Shawn Levy’s upcoming Star Wars movie for Lucasfilm. THR are reporting this is shock news. Though, it makes sense for Lucasfilm to go after someone like Gosling to me. Rumors were also brewing that Levy’s movie could be up next.
As per the trade,
‘Ryan Gosling is headed to the great galaxy far, far away.’
‘The three-time Oscar nominee is in negotiations to topline the Star Wars feature project that will be directed by Deadpool & Wolverine filmmaker Shawn Levy.’
‘Details on any Star Wars project are harder to acquire than plans for an orbital planet killer, and this one is no exception. Levy has been developing his Star Wars feature since 2022 and Jonathan Tropper, who collaborated with Levy on films such as This Is Where I Leave You and The Adam Project, has been working on a script for over a year. Levy is also producing the feature via his 21 Laps banner, joining Star Wars stewards Kathleen Kennedy and Lucasfilm.’
We do have some rumors that the movie will begin filming later this year in the U.K. However, I think THR covered the situation themselves. Here is what they had to say about the potential filming of the movie.
‘Sources say the Gosling development is a late-in-the-game move for Levy’s movie schedule. The filmmaker was eyeing to direct a boy band movie set up at Paramount, which would have reunited him with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. But Gosling’s interest and involvement suddenly shifted the Star Wars project into hyperspace. If a deal makes, the project would continue to fly like the Millennium Falcon, becoming not only Levy’s next movie but also the next Star Wars movie to go into production, with cameras potentially rolling this fall.’
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In terms of plot, setting, etc. All THR had to say is below.
‘It is, however, to be unconnected to the so-called Skywalker Saga, the stories centered on well-established and beloved characters Luke Skywalker and his father, Anakin.’
‘It is meant to be a stand-alone movie, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. Lucasfilm had no comment on any impending deal or the project’s details.’
So it does seem like Shane Levy’s Star Wars movie has jumped the queue and is ready, or at least will be ready to film later this year. And in Hollywood usually ‘in talks’ means practically a done deal.
Personally I think Gosling would be great for a Star Wars movie. Of course have no frame of reference for who me may play. It is however a break from the Star Wars tradition of going for relative unknowns. Then again, if this is a standalone movie, maybe the star power is more manageable and desirable?
What do you think of Ryan Gosling in talks to star in Shawn Levy’s Star Wars movie? Do you think Levy/Gosling will deliver a successful film? Thoughts below.
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