Mia Goth Joins Star Wars: Starfighter as Villain, Facing Ryan Gosling

Exciting developments are unfolding for *Star Wars: Starfighter*, with Mia Goth reportedly joining Ryan Gosling in the cast of the upcoming sci-fi film directed by Shawn Levy. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Goth—who rose to fame for her roles in the *X* horror series—will portray a villain in the movie, adding another layer of intensity to the storyline. Filming is expected to begin this fall in England, with a scheduled theatrical release set for May 28, 2027.

THR also shared details about the plot, noting that Gosling’s character must protect his young nephew from dangerous pursuers—one of whom will be played by Goth. Lucasfilm has yet to officially confirm any casting news, keeping fans in suspense until an official announcement arrives.

As revealed at Star Wars Celebration 2025, *Starfighter* is set five years after the events of *The Rise of Skywalker*, placing it in the later stages of the sequel trilogy era. However, director Shawn Levy emphasized that the film stands on its own: “This is a standalone. It’s not a prequel, not a sequel—it’s a new adventure set in a period we haven’t explored yet.” That opens up plenty of room for fresh characters, conflicts, and galactic exploration.

Scheduled as one of the next major entries in the franchise, *Starfighter* follows 2026’s *The Mandalorian and Grogu* and precedes future projects like the upcoming sequel to *The Rise of Skywalker*, which will see Daisy Ridley reprise her role as Rey leading the charge to rebuild the Jedi Order roughly 15 years after Palpatine’s defeat.

While the title pays homage to the early 2000s video games *Star Wars: Starfighter* (2001) and *Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter* (2002), there are currently no indications that the film will directly draw from those titles’ narratives or characters. Instead, the movie aims to carve out its own unique place in the ever-expanding *Star Wars* universe.