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Cruise Swaps Camera for Lightsaber on Star Wars Set
8 Jan
Summary
- Tom Cruise visited the set of "Star Wars: Starfighter" last week.
- Cruise operated a camera during a lightsaber duel scene.
- "Star Wars: Starfighter" is slated for a May 28, 2027 release.
Director Shawn Levy shared an exciting anecdote about Tom Cruise's recent visit to the set of "Star Wars: Starfighter." During the production of the Ryan Gosling-led film, Cruise stepped behind the camera, operating equipment for a scene involving a lightsaber duel in a marshy setting. Levy expressed his delight, noting that a portion of the film now bears Cruise's camerawork.
This installment in the "Star Wars" saga is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027, marking one of the few theatrical "Star Wars" films since 2019. The movie boasts an impressive cast including Matt Smith, Aaron Pierre, Flynn Gray, Mia Goth, and Amy Adams, with Jonathan Tropper penning the script.
Levy, fresh off the success of "Deadpool & Wolverine," also directed episodes of "Stranger Things 5." His involvement with "Star Wars: Starfighter" adds another high-profile project to his directing credits. The film's production highlights the collaborative and sometimes unexpected nature of major movie sets.
