Ryan Gosling Credits His Decision To Join ‘Star Wars’ to Shawn Levy’s Vision and Enthusiam for ‘Starfighter’
In a recent interview with io9 regarding his upcoming blockbuster, _Project Hail Mary,_ Ryan Gosling was asked about his other major space film,_Star Wars: Starfighter._ Gosling has officially begun to receive the _Star Wars_ treatment, wherein every single interview now for, maybe the rest of his career, he will get asked about _Star Wars_ in some way or another. With no need of the paycheck, can you blame the man for avoiding franchises?
In the interview, io9 asked why a major star such as Gosling who was has likely been offered more than one massive franchise role over the course of his career, but who turned them all down, finally accepted a role into one of Hollywood’s most notable franchises. Gosling responded:
> It was Shawn’s [Levy] enthusiasm and his vision and the script, and I just avoided these things because they never felt right. And I’m glad I did because I feel like, [similar to] a book like this, [it was] worth waiting for. And it is like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Gosling, of course, refers to the _Project Hail Mary_ novel by Andy Weir. While he has historically avoided franchises, he seems to have some affection for science fiction having also starred in Denis Villeneuve’s _Blade Runner 2049_. _Starfighter_ may just be the right combination of _Barbie_ -like fun and hard hitting science fiction that Gosling gravitates toward. Either way, we’re glad to have him aboard.
TOKYO, JAPAN – APRIL 18: Shawn Levy, Ryan Gosiling, Dave Filoni and Kathleen Kennedy are seen on The Mandalorian & Grogu at Celebration Stage during Star Wars Celebration Japan Day 1 on April 18, 2025 in Minato, Hyogo, Japan. (Photo by Christopher Jue/Getty Images for Disney)
_Starfighter_ is set to release May 28, 2027, right around _Star Wars_ ‘ 50th anniversary. The film is currently in post-production and as far as we know, on track for its slated release date. So far, critics have positive things to say about what they’ve seen of _Starfighter_ , which also boasts a stacked cast, including: Mia Goth, Matt Smith, and Amy Adams, among others. Stay tuned for the latest and greatest on _Starfighter, The Mandalorian and Grogu_ and more.
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Ryan Gosling Credits His Decision To Join ‘Star Wars’ to Shawn Levy’s Vision and Enthusiam for ‘Starfighter’ In a recent interview with io9 regarding his upcoming blockbuster, Project Hai...
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