Ryan Gosling will head to a galaxy far, far away in a new Star Wars film helmed by Deadpool & Wolverine director and Stranger Things producer Shawn Levy. The Barbie and La La Land actor will take on the lead role in Star Wars: Starfighter,

Lucasfilm announced a new "Star Wars" film starring Ryan Gosling during a panel at Star Wars Celebration in Japan this week titled "Star Wars: Starfighter," and is expected to be released in 2027. Gosling's involvement in a "Star Wars" film had been rumored for a few months and was confirmed by the actor - who made a surprise appearance - along with Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni.

Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.