Shawn Levy’s hotly anticipated Star Wars movie is officially in production. It’s a thrilling introduction to the fan-favorite franchise’s vast universe! This new chapter will take place sometime after the conclusion of the Skywalker Saga. It will be bringing us amazing stories that go deep into new areas of our galaxy far, far away. This film makes an interesting move by not linking explicitly back to the happenings of the Skywalker Saga. Not only does it offer the potential for a new and independent narrative,
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is producing this project, which has been a part of the company’s stellar lineup that includes The Mandalorian, Grogu. Now, industry insiders are confirming that Levy’s Star Wars film won’t hit theaters until way after these other projects. This makes it the next installment in the Star Wars cinematic universe after Guardians of the Galaxy.
Levy, known for his work directing action comedies such as Free Guy and Deadpool & Wolverine, has expressed interest in crafting a unique tone for this Star Wars entry. Though there are hints here and there that suggest the show might head in an action-comedy direction, this is still anything but certain. The film’s creative lead and writer Jonathan Tropper recently discussed the film and the behind-the-scenes machinations that led to such an early development stage.
“I’m really not going to be able to talk about this. So yeah, you know, we’re still working on it. Yeah, it’s our fourth project together. It’s the first one since The Adam Project.” – Jonathan Tropper
Ryan Gosling has been attached to the project for a while, though details on what kind of role Gosling will have are still under wraps. Now, the world is abuzz with speculation about Ryan Gosling’s possible role. Will he be a Jedi, a Sith, or a regular human being just trying to get by in a galaxy where everything’s changed? His association with the project adds another level of interest as fans look forward to more announcements.
This project started on January 1, 2025. That’s when rumors first reported Levy’s plan to eventually direct a Star Wars movie. Since then, it has been largely eclipsed by several other projects now deep in development within the franchise. Other notable upcoming films include Simon Kinberg’s trilogy, James Mangold’s film, Dave Filoni’s movie, and Taika Waititi’s project, alongside the ongoing narrative of The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Levy is firmly focused on making this movie, and anticipation among fans is through the roof. They are craving his particular brand take on recorded and deep space operas lore. The combination of Levy’s comedic background and Gosling’s star power creates high expectations for an entertaining addition to the franchise.