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Levy Teases Star Wars Film: Fan Approach Revealed
12 Oct
Summary
- Director Shawn Levy emphasizes his fan perspective on Star Wars.
- Ryan Gosling is a key creative collaborator and executive producer.
- The film is set five years after 'The Rise of Skywalker'.
Director Shawn Levy is offering insights into his upcoming Star Wars film, Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling. Levy, who also directed "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "Free Guy," shared that his approach to working within established franchises is rooted in being a fan himself. "When I make a Marvel movie, I'm a Marvel fan making that movie. When I'm making Star Wars, I'm a fan making that movie," he stated.
The standalone Star Wars film will feature Ryan Gosling as Kade Auberon, a pilot tasked with protecting a young boy. The story unfolds about five years after the events depicted in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." Levy has previously lauded Gosling not only for his acting but also for his extensive creative contributions, noting Gosling's full-spectrum artistic thinking.
Gosling also serves as an executive producer on the film, working alongside Levy and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. Levy, known for family-friendly projects like "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "Night at the Museum," expressed his preference for creating entertainment that brings families together, citing the multi-generational viewership of Netflix's "Stranger Things" as a prime example. Star Wars: Starfighter is slated for release on May 28, 2027.
