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Shawn Levy, the director behind Deadpool and Wolverine, is reportedly on the verge of joining the Star Wars universe, bringing Ryan Gosling along for the ride.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Levy's Star Wars film is in advanced negotiations with Gosling to take a leading role. Levy has been developing this project since 2022, with a script finalized last year. He's once again collaborating with Jonathan Tropper, the screenwriter behind This Is Where I Leave You and The Adam Project, both Levy directed.

Plot details remain tightly under wraps. The only confirmed information is that the film is unrelated to the Skywalker Saga and is intended as a standalone movie, ruling out a trilogy.

Gosling's potential involvement has significantly accelerated the project's timeline. While Levy was previously slated to direct a boy band film starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, THR suggests that Gosling's confirmation would prioritize the Star Wars movie, pushing production to commence this fall.

The Star Wars franchise is currently navigating a transitional phase. Following the cancellation of The Acolyte, Disney+ recently concluded its latest series, Skeleton Crew. On the film front, Dave Filoni's Mandalorian and Grogu movie completed filming in December, targeting a May 22, 2026 release. A new trilogy centered around Daisy Ridley's Rey is also in the works.

A release date for Levy's Star Wars film remains unannounced, pending the project's progression. For a comprehensive overview of upcoming Star Wars content, refer to our 2025 preview.