Ryan Gosling is asking on Anakin Skywalker for help. Gosling, who is ready to guide “Star Wars” franchise installment “Star Wars: Starfighter,” had dinner with iconic star Hayden Christensen, who famously performed the younger Darth Vader within the prequel movies (he later reprised the position for collection “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and “Ahsoka.”)
Christensen informed ET whereas at “Star Wars” Celebration in Tokyo that Gosling is an “superior” actor who would match into the franchise effectively. “I don’t assume he wants any recommendation. He’s superior,” Christensen mentioned. “I received to have dinner with him final evening, and I do know he’s actually excited to now be within the ‘Star Wars’ household, and I’m excited for his movie.”
“Star Wars: Starfighter” might be directed by Shawn Levy, and is billed as a standalone movie that takes place 5 years after the occasions of 2019’s “Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker.” Jonathan Tropper, who labored with Levy on “This Is The place I Go away You” and “The Adam Challenge,” is writing the script. “Anora” Oscar winner Mikey Madison was provided a job reverse Gosling however the actress handed. The function begins manufacturing this fall and might be launched in theaters Could 28, 2027.
Levy’s movie has been in improvement since 2022, with Gosling being first reported to be in talks to hitch the “Star Wars” universe in January. And the “‘Star Wars’ household” is able to have Gosling be the most recent actor addition: Pedro Pascal, who will lead the function “The Mandalorian & Grogu” after starring in “The Mandalorian” collection, additionally informed ET that he’s open to working with Gosling to arrange for “Starfighter.”
“Any recommendation for Ryan? I don’t know, Ryan, name me,” Pascal mentioned. “We will discuss it. No matter you wish to know. I’m right here for you.”
Gosling’s latest filmography has been “Star Wars” adjoining, because the actor is main sci-fi function “Challenge Hail Mary” from administrators Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who had been initially slated to direct the Han Solo prequel movie earlier than Ron Howard took over. Gosling additionally appeared in stunt-centric 2024 movie “The Fall Man.”
Extra “Star Wars” initiatives in improvement embody one from James Mangold, one other from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a brand new trilogy from Simon Kinberg, and different initiatives from Taika Waititi and Dave Filoni.