Ryan Gosling To Lead DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE Director Shawn Levy's STAR WARS Movie

Ryan Gosling To Lead DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE Director Shawn Levy's STAR WARS Movie

Though details on his character are still under wraps, Ryan Gosling is now in talks to play the lead role in Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy's untitled Star Wars movie...

By MarkCassidy - Jan 21, 2025 07:01 PM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: Via SFF Gazette

 Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy's untitled Star Wars movie has taken a hyperspace jump forward, with an A-list actor now set to play the lead role.

Following rumors that the mysterious project would be the next big-screen Star Wars film to enter production now that The Mandalorian and Grogu has wrapped, THR (other trades have also shared the news) is reporting that Ryan Gosling (Barbie, Drive, Blade Runner 2049) is in talks to star.

No details on his character have been disclosed.

Levy has been developing the script with Jonathan Tropper (This Is Where I Leave You, The Adam Project) since 2022, and is also set to produce via 21 Laps, along with Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.

Plot details are still under wraps, and we're not even sure which Star Wars era the story will take place in. We do know what - and who - it won't focus on, however, as it's now been confirmed that the film will be a standalone adventure that isn’t connected in any way to the Skywalker Saga.

Not too surprisingly after the massive success of Deadpool and Wolverine, Levy is reportedly viewed by Disney as "a must-have, must-keep" director, so there's a good chance he will have a significant amount of creative control over the movie. Gosling's involvement is expected to fast-track the project, with production tentatively scheduled to get underway In the UK later this year.

"I'll say that the experience of crafting this story has forced me to think about that question," Levy said last year when asked what he hopes to bring to the table with his trip to the Galaxy Far, Far Away. "Because there's only so many times that Star Wars movies can revisit the same section of the timeline, and so it's really forced me - because I don't want to do a Star Wars movie that is redundant to others, nor am I interested in doing one that has to serve another movie."

"I really wanted to craft something that felt organic to me, both in tone and characters, so I think that there is certainly the Force and a connection to something bigger than our individual selves. And the way that that can make us powerful, those themes, combined with visual delight and wish fulfilment, that's Star Wars to me."

Lucasfilm also has Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's Rey-focused movie, James Mangold's Dawn of the Jedi (probably not the official title), and Dave Filoni's "Mandoverse" crossover event in the works.

What do you make of this casting news? Drop us a comment down below.

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soberchimera
soberchimera - 1/21/2025, 8:00 PM
Feige going to the Lucasfilm office next door to recruit Gosling for Ghost Rider.
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MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 1/21/2025, 8:10 PM
@soberchimera -
No, no, he has to play a mean white man who oppresses people who aren't straight white men. Mandate from Disney's masters.
soberchimera
soberchimera - 1/21/2025, 8:12 PM
@MakeAmericaGrea -
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McMurdo
McMurdo - 1/21/2025, 8:35 PM
@MakeAmericaGrea - damn you're annoying. I don't block people but every comment you make is about your white fragility. So it's extremely tempting.
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 1/21/2025, 9:48 PM
@MakeAmericaGrea - I know. I love it!
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 1/22/2025, 3:07 AM
@McMurdo -
Is that anything like your fragility?
Toecutter
Toecutter - 1/22/2025, 4:03 AM
@MakeAmericaGrea -

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It's not that serious. You're gonna give yourself an ulcer or something.
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 1/21/2025, 8:02 PM
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DiegoMD
DiegoMD - 1/21/2025, 8:08 PM
Okay, now I'm interested lol
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 1/21/2025, 8:12 PM
That's a good choice, not crazy about all of his projects, but he really won me over with The Nice Guys and Blade Runner 2049.
Mercwitham0uth
Mercwitham0uth - 1/21/2025, 9:45 PM
@ModHaterSLADE - both great films.
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 1/21/2025, 10:37 PM
@Mercwitham0uth - Definitely.
GeneralZod
GeneralZod - 1/21/2025, 11:11 PM
@ModHaterSLADE - He was very good in 2049.
MGSSnake1988
MGSSnake1988 - 1/22/2025, 1:55 AM
@ModHaterSLADE - The Nice Guy should've earned more last year. Such a great film.
CerealKiller1
CerealKiller1 - 1/22/2025, 2:53 AM
@MGSSnake1988 - I think you’re thinking of ‘The Fall Guy’
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 1/22/2025, 7:46 AM
@MGSSnake1988 - It was good action comedy, shame it basically flopped.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 1/21/2025, 8:12 PM
They could get your favorite actors and Disney would still make the movies and shows shit with damaging social engineering.
Usernametaken
Usernametaken - 1/22/2025, 9:04 AM
@MakeAmericaGrea -

The Fans : Will it have a good story?
Disney : We're hiring every big name in hollywood to work on it!
The Fans : Ok but is the story good and relevant for the franchise?
Disney : We're spending... 300 MILLIONS! LET'S GOOOOO!
The Fans : I hope the story will be good
Disney : WE'RE GOING TO PRODUCE JEDI GOSLING TOYS! LINK TO THE PRE-ORDERS IN THE DESCRIPTION!!!
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 1/21/2025, 8:12 PM
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Ngl , I for sure thought we would get someone that Levy has worked with before such as Ryan Reynolds as the lead given the past few collaborations they have had but I’m more than happy with Gosling.

I could see him as a rogue-ish character or even pilot & soldier , perhaps even just a regular guy in the galaxy so I’m interested to learn about his character & the film itself…

I enjoy Levy’s work from what I’ve seen so I’m looking forward to what he’s cooking up with his take on the SW franchise.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 1/22/2025, 4:04 AM
@TheVisionary25 - even then, Ryan Gosling makes a perfect choice for Levy. Kinda surprised they haven't worked together already since both their movies are similar
Astroman
Astroman - 1/21/2025, 8:14 PM
More interested than before, but that ain’t saying much.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 1/21/2025, 8:20 PM
If he's doing a Star Wars movie this increases the chances for an MCU role. Bring on Johnny Blaze!
MCUKnight11
MCUKnight11 - 1/21/2025, 8:23 PM
A SW actually going into production?
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TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 1/21/2025, 8:26 PM
@MCUKnight11 - Lucasfilm:

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fanboy03191
fanboy03191 - 1/21/2025, 8:31 PM
@MCUKnight11 - kinda how we felt before 2015.
MCUKnight11
MCUKnight11 - 1/21/2025, 8:33 PM
@fanboy03191 - The hype for Force awakens was something special.
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fanboy03191
fanboy03191 - 1/21/2025, 8:50 PM
@MCUKnight11 - Such great times. Honestly? I still enjoy the movie. It was needed to bring it back for the OG trilogy fans. For example, my dad said he enjoyed it a lot more than the prequels save for Revenge of the Sith.
MCUKnight11
MCUKnight11 - 1/21/2025, 9:13 PM
@fanboy03191 - I still think it's a good movie. It's just the mysteries it set up didn't have satisfying payoffs.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 1/21/2025, 9:28 PM
@MCUKnight11 - same

However I tend to like the sequel trilogy for the most part then most on here (even TROS while mediocre has its moments for me).
fanboy03191
fanboy03191 - 1/21/2025, 11:50 PM
@MCUKnight11 - whole heartedly agree but I was down with Rey, Finn, and Poe.
dragon316
dragon316 - 1/22/2025, 11:36 AM
@TheLobster - maybe for years people have been staying marvel is perfect make no mistakes with tv shows and movies look at stuff after avengers end game now marvel has got desperate and may be able make comeback win back fans again Star Wars may could do same thing
TheLobster
TheLobster - 1/21/2025, 8:34 PM
Wouldn’t do it Ryan - Star Wars is cooked lol
JayLemle
JayLemle - 1/21/2025, 9:24 PM
@TheLobster - For real, dude! I highly doubt they'll even send the scouts into the world to find unique filming locations. I'll believe it when this site posts the Levy's socials saying "Day 1."
JFerguson
JFerguson - 1/21/2025, 8:56 PM
"Levy is reportedly viewed by Disney as "a must-have, must-keep" director"

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Matchesz
Matchesz - 1/22/2025, 5:05 AM
@JFerguson - must keep because every other director with a decent record have been turning them down
WakandaTech
WakandaTech - 1/21/2025, 9:00 PM
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LibraMatter
LibraMatter - 1/21/2025, 9:00 PM
That doesn’t guarantee anything. He’s a good actor but if the project is meh… he can’t carry it on his back. We’ve seen great actors in bad Star Wars projects. Fingers crossed it’s a good one.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 1/21/2025, 9:23 PM
@LibraMatter - that’s true but he’s tended to stay away from franchise movies for the most part so that I think gives some assurance at the least.
xfan320
xfan320 - 1/21/2025, 9:03 PM
I hope he plays an "everyman" in the Star Wars universe. Maybe a mechanic or a pod racer.

Gosling is always best when he plays down his good looks.
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