The world ofStar Warsis growing, and it's combining fandoms thanks to its actors. The Doctor is taking a step to the Dark Side in an upcoming project.
After starring roles inHouse of DragonsandDoctor Who, Matt Smith is joining a galaxy far, far away.Deadlinehas reported that the English actor is joining Ryan Gosling in Lucasfilm’sStar Wars: Starfighter.
Shawn Levy has signed on to direct the upcomingStar Warsmovie, which is penned by Jonathan Tropper who recently wrote Apple TV’sYour Friends and Neighboursand Ryan Reynolds'The Adam Project.PearlstarMia Gothis also on board to star in the film and is rumoured to be playing another villain. The film is reportedly starting to shoot this fall.
Although Lucasfilm and reps for Smith could not be reached for official comment, sources told the outlet he is set to play a villain.Starfighteris set to take place five years after the events ofStar Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker. Although Levy considers this a standalone movie, the timeline update would make it the final feature chronically in theStar Warstimeline.
According to Daniel RPK,Star Wars: Starfighterwill reportedly follow “a 15-year-old boy on a mission with his uncle (Ryan Gosling) as they’re being pursued by a duo of villains.” There have been no official news on the plot or who Gosling is set to play.
Casting rumours went wild after the film was announced.Anorastar and recent Oscar-winner Mikey Madison allegedlyturned it down. Daniel RPK has also revealed that Jesse Plemons and Jodie Comer were all offered villain roles, but declined. He also claimed thatSuccessionactress Sarah Snook and Past Lives star Greta Lee declined roles in the sci-fi film.
This is not the first time Smith has been connected with theStar Warsfranchise. He was connected to a role in 2018, which was rumoured to be a young Palpatine (original actor Ian McDiarmid ultimately returned as Palpatine).
WhenJosh Horowitz asked Smithon theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast about the rumor, Smith was cagey about the casting.“But it was a pretty groovy thing, it was a really groovy part and concept. It was a big thing, it was a big story detail, a transformativeStar Warsstory detail, and it never got quite over the line,”the 11th Doctor said.
Smith will next be seen in the upcoming Darren Aronofsky filmCaught Stealing,alongside Austin Butler and the limited seriesThe Death of Bunny Monro. His CV also includesMorbiusand Edgar Wright'sLast Night in Soho.
Star Wars: Starfightercurrently has a May 28, 2027, release date. If you are havingStar Warswithdrawal, the next instalment in the sci-fi franchise isThe Mandalorian and Grogu, which is expected in cinemas some time in 2026.
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