Ryan Gosling in Talks for Deadpool Director's 'Star Wars' Film

Shawn Levy, director of Deadpool & 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 advanced negotiations with Gosling to take a leading role. Levy has been developing this project since 2022, with a screenplay finalized last year. He's once again collaborating with Jonathan Tropper, screenwriter of This Is Where I Leave You and The Adam Project, both Levy-directed films.

Plot details remain tightly under wraps. Neither Gosling's character nor the film's temporal setting within the Star Wars timeline have been revealed. However, it's confirmed to be unconnected to the Skywalker Saga. The Hollywood Reporter also indicates the film is intended as a standalone feature, ruling out a planned trilogy.

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Gosling's potential involvement has accelerated the project's progress. While Levy was previously slated to direct a boy band film starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, THR suggests that Gosling's confirmation would prioritize the Star Wars movie, pushing its production start to fall of this year.

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 cinematic front, Dave Filoni's Mandalorian and Grogu film completed production in December, targeting a May 22, 2026 release. A new trilogy centered on Daisy Ridley's Rey from the sequel trilogy is also in the works.

A release date for Levy's Star Wars film remains unannounced, pending its confirmed progression this year. For a comprehensive overview of upcoming Star Wars projects, consult our 2025 preview.