Overview
- In an io9 interview, Gosling said he signed on due to Shawn Levy’s enthusiasm, vision and a script he called a once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity.
- Lucasfilm and writer Jonathan Tropper say the film is a new, self‑contained story with no legacy characters set five years after The Rise of Skywalker.
- Gosling leads a cast that includes Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre and Amy Adams, from a script by Jonathan Tropper.
- Industry reports citing Variety say early viewers praised Gosling’s performance and believe Levy recaptured the franchise’s spirit of fun.
- Star Wars: Starfighter is slated for a theatrical release on May 28, 2027.