Ryan Gosling Unveils Star Wars: Starfighter Footage

Ryan Gosling and director Shawn Levy unveiled the first footage from the upcoming Star Wars film, Star Wars: Starfighter, at the D23 fan event. The film, set to release on May 28, 2027, features a star-studded cast, including Gosling, Flynn Gray, and Amy Adams, in a standalone story with no connection to the Skywalker plotline.

The film's cast includes Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, and Amy Adams, with Jonathan Tropper as the screenwriter. Ryan Gosling plays the character Kade Auberon, described as a guy from the wrong side of the galaxy whose fate is intertwined with the fastest starfighter ever built, a decommissioned Imperial ship known as the G17.

The first footage from the film was unveiled at the D23 fan event, showcasing a glimpse of the movie, including action-packed scenes of ships sailing across the sea and classic Star Wars moments in space. The film's release date coincides with the 50th anniversary of the original Star Wars film.

Flynn Gray plays a young character in the film, who interacts with Ryan Gosling's character, Kade. The film is set in a new period of time, with no connection to the Skywalker plotline, and features a star-studded supporting cast.

## What to Expect The film's director, Shawn Levy, appeared at the D23 event, telling the room of fans that the project “embodies themes of hope and family and adventure” that the Star Wars franchise is known for, but “in a timeline never explored.” Ryan Gosling also appeared, declaring, “I owe a lot to Disney… and I’m now here 30 years later and I’m back and it’s changing my life again.”

## Why it Matters The release of Star Wars: Starfighter is significant, as it marks a new direction for the Star Wars franchise, exploring a new period of time and featuring a standalone story with no connection to the Skywalker plotline. The film's success could revive the franchise, which has seen a decline in recent years. With a star-studded cast and a talented director, Star Wars: Starfighter is highly anticipated and expected to be a major hit.

The film's setting, on a sea-filled planet, and the inclusion of familiar Star Wars elements, such as speeder bikes and Imperial starships, are expected to delight fans of the franchise. With its release on May 28, 2027, Star Wars: Starfighter is set to be a major event in the world of entertainment.