Shawn Levy, who has made quite a name for himself with films like Deadpool and Wolverine, is taking the helm for a new standalone entry in the Star Wars franchise, titled Star Wars: Starfighter. This film, set to star Ryan Gosling, will begin filming in the fall of this year and will explore a time approximately five years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker.

According to starwars.com, the movie will feature a brand new character played by Gosling rather than existing characters from the Star Wars canon. The film is just one of several projects in the pipeline from Lucasfilm, which also includes offerings from directors like Taika Waititi and James Mangold.

As excitement builds for this new addition to the Star Wars universe, fans eagerly await the film’s release, scheduled for May 28, 2027. This film promises to deliver fresh stories to the beloved franchise.