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Matt Smith Confirms Star Wars Role After Near Miss
19 Jun
Summary
- Matt Smith confirmed his role in the upcoming 2027 Star Wars film.
- He previously almost appeared in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
- The actor described his new character as an 'interesting guy or girl'.
Matt Smith has officially confirmed his involvement in the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, scheduled for release on May 28, 2027. This marks a significant casting for the highly anticipated film, which is directed by Shawn Levy.
Smith, known for his roles in Doctor Who and The Crown, revealed that he has already filmed scenes for the project. He shared this during a recent interview promoting House of the Dragon Season 3, expressing his excitement about joining the Star Wars universe.
Interestingly, this is not Smith's first brush with the franchise. He was previously considered for a role in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, but the part was ultimately rewritten. He offered a cryptic description of his new character, referring to them only as an "interesting guy or girl."
The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Ryan Gosling in the lead role, alongside Amy Adams, Aaron Pierre, Daniel Ings, Mia Goth, Simon Bird, and Flynn Gray.
