Star Wars: Ryan Gosling Eyed for Deadpool Director's Mysterious Film

Shawn Levy, director of Deadpool and Wolverine, is reportedly heading to a galaxy far, far away, bringing Ryan Gosling along.

The Hollywood Reporter announced that 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 re-teaming with Jonathan Tropper, screenwriter for This Is Where I Leave You and The Adam Project, both Levy-directed films.

Plot details remain under wraps, with no confirmation on Gosling's character or the film's time period within the Star Wars timeline. However, it's confirmed to be separate from the Skywalker Saga. The Hollywood Reporter also suggests it will be a standalone film, not part of a trilogy.

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Gosling's potential involvement has accelerated the project. While Levy was previously attached to a boy band film starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, THR reports that Gosling's confirmation would likely prioritize the Star Wars movie, pushing production to begin this fall.

The Star Wars franchise is currently in a transitional phase. Following the cancellation of The Acolyte, Disney+ recently concluded its Skeleton Crew series. On the film front, Dave Filoni's Mandalorian and Grogu movie completed filming in December, targeting a May 22, 2026 release. A new trilogy centered 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 look at the Star Wars universe's upcoming projects, see our 2025 preview.