Shawn Levy, director of Deadpool and Wolverine, is reportedly on the verge of embarking on a Star Wars adventure, bringing Ryan Gosling along for the ride.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Levy's Star Wars film is in negotiations with Gosling for the lead role. Levy has been developing this project since 2022, with a script finalized last year. He's once again collaborating with Jonathan Tropper, screenwriter for This Is Where I Leave You and The Adam Project, both Levy-directed films.

Plot details remain tightly under wraps, with no information yet on Gosling's character or the film's historical placement within the Star Wars timeline. The only confirmed detail is that it's unrelated to the Skywalker Saga. The Hollywood Reporter also indicates it's intended as a standalone film, ruling out a trilogy.

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Gosling's potential involvement has accelerated the film's progress. While Levy was previously slated to direct a boy band movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, THR suggests that Gosling's confirmation would prioritize the Star Wars project, making it Levy's next directorial effort with production potentially starting this fall.

The Star Wars franchise is currently undergoing a transition. Following the cancellation of The Acolyte, Disney+ recently concluded its latest series, Skeleton Crew. On the film front, Dave Filoni's Mandalorian and Grogu movie completed production in December, targeting a May 22, 2026 release. 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 progression this year. For a comprehensive overview of upcoming Star Wars content, consult our 2025 preview.