Shawn Levy, director of 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 completed script dating back to last year. He's reuniting with Jonathan Tropper, screenwriter for This Is Where I Leave You and The Adam Project, both Levy-directed films.

Plot details remain tightly under wraps, with no confirmation on Gosling's character or the film's historical setting within the Star Wars timeline. However, it's confirmed to be separate from the Skywalker Saga. The Reporter also indicates it's intended as a standalone film, ruling out a potential trilogy.

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Gosling's potential involvement has 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 its production start to the fall.

Star Wars is currently in a period of transition. 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 its progression this year. For a comprehensive look at the Star Wars universe's upcoming projects, consult our 2025 preview.