The project still doesn't have a title and its plot is unknown Ryan Gosling is more than just Ken. He might also be a Jedi. The Barbie star is reportedly in negotiations to star in the untitled Star Wars movie that Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy will direct.

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,

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.

As reported by The Hollywood Reporter on January 22, Ryan Gosling is currently in talks with Lucasfilm and Disney to headline a standalone Star Wars movie from Levy. Apparently, according to sources who spoke to the outlet, Gosling’s involvement with the project wasn’t planned and happened suddenly, leading to some schedule changes.

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,

Deadpool and Wolverine' director Shawn Levy just brought a major talent aboard his standalone Star Wars movie.

Ryan Gosling is in talks to star in a new “ Star Wars ” film, this one from director Shawn Levy, according to multiple media reports, representing one of the first major developments in the feature film plans for the “Star Wars” brand.