If the deal makes, this would send the project into hyperdrive after two years of development and make it the next 'Star Wars' movie to go into production.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Levy's Star Wars project has been in development since 2022, with frequent collaborator Jonathan Tropper penning the script. Gosling, of course, shot to stardom with the 2004 rom-dram The Notebook and much more recently dazzled as Ken in Barbie, which earned him a nod for Best Supporting Actor at The Academy Awards.

Ryan Gosling is headed to the great galaxy far, far away. In a 'Star Wars' shocker, the three-time Oscar nominee is in negotiations to topline the 'Star Wars' feature project that will be directed by 'Deadpool & Wolverine' filmmaker Shawn Levy.

Since Disney’s sequel trilogy sputtered out with The Rise Of Skywalker, the Mouse House has been happy to announce new Star Wars movies. Making them, however, is a different story. Despite having numerous Star Wars adventures in development,

Actor Ryan Gosling is set to lead a Star Wars standalone film directed by Shawn Levy, marking the franchise's next big adventure in a galaxy far, far away.

There are a lot of upcoming Star Wars movies in development, though so far, only The Mandalorian & Grogu has an official release date, arriving in theaters in May 2026. However, one of these unscheduled offerings has just taken a major step forward,