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Ryan Gosling Lives Star Wars Dream
4 May
Summary
- Actor Ryan Gosling stars in the upcoming "Star Wars: Starfighter" film.
- Gosling slept on "Star Wars" sheets as a child.
- The film is set five years after "The Rise of Skywalker".
Ryan Gosling, celebrated for his roles in "La La Land" and "Barbie," is set to star in the highly anticipated "Star Wars: Starfighter," premiering on May 28, 2027. This opportunity represents the realization of a lifelong aspiration for the 44-year-old actor, who fondly recalls sleeping on "Star Wars" bedsheets as a child.
Gosling expressed the profound surrealism of his casting, noting the franchise's deep impact on his formative years. He highlighted "Star Wars" as an early influence on his appreciation for cinematic elements like fonts, musical scores by John Williams, and sound design. The actor discovered during filming the extent to which the franchise had shaped his perspective on storytelling.
The film, which wrapped production in mid-December 2025, introduces an original narrative set approximately five years after "The Rise of Skywalker." The ensemble cast includes Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Amy Adams, and Aaron Pierre, among others. Gosling's role in "Starfighter" follows his recent success in the sci-fi film "Project Hail Mary."
