Since the announcement in January that Ryan Gosling will be part of Shawn Levy’s upcoming Star Wars project, the internet has been buzzing with rumours about the film. Levy is currently working on the script alongside Jonathan Tropper, with the project first revealed in 2022.

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A Jedi master role for Ryan Gosling?

According to MTTSH, an often reliable source for insider news, the film will likely be set before the events of Star Wars: A New Hope, with Gosling’s lead character interacting with a young Padawan (a Jedi apprentice).

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This suggests that Gosling could be playing a Jedi Master. The film is expected to have a much smaller budget than typical Star Wars productions and will be a standalone adventure within the universe. Production is set to begin later this year.

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Shawn Levy on his Star Wars vision

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Speaking about the project, Levy said "I really wanted to craft something that felt organic to me, both in tone and characters. So I think that there is certainly the Force and a connection to something bigger than our individual selves. And the way that that can make us powerful—those themes, combined with visual delight and wish fulfilment—that's Star Wars to me."

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The Mandalorian & Grogu arrives in 2026

Meanwhile, the next big Star Wars film, The Mandalorian & Grogu, is set to continue the story of the hit Disney+ series. The movie will follow Din Djarin as he protects the Force-sensitive Grogu from the remnants of the Galactic Empire.

Directed by Jon Favreau and co-written by Favreau and Dave Filoni, The Mandalorian & Grogu will hit the big screen worldwide on 22 May 2026.

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(With inputs from agencies)