Horror icon Mia Goth has been cast as the primary antagonist in Star Wars: Starfighter, the upcoming feature film directed by Shawn Levy, as reported by The InSneider. Goth joins the project alongside Ryan Gosling, bringing her signature intensity to a galaxy far, far away.
A New Threat in the Star Wars Universe
Goth is the latest high-profile addition to Shawn Levy’s ambitious project. Ryan Gosling, who previously praised Levy as the “perfect filmmaker” for this specific narrative, was officially confirmed for the lead role back in April following extensive industry speculation.
While official plot details remain scarce, reports from The Hollywood Reporter suggest the story will center on Gosling’s character as he acts as a protector for a young charge, tasked with shielding them from relentless enemies. Given this premise, industry insiders anticipate Goth will portray one of the primary figures hunting the duo.
Timeline and Narrative Scope
Despite being set five years after the events of 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, director Shawn Levy has been clear that Starfighter functions as a standalone experience. During April’s Star Wars Celebration in Japan, Levy emphasized that the film is neither a prequel nor a direct sequel, but rather a fresh adventure set in an unexplored era of the franchise.
Separating Film from Gaming Lore
While the title shares a name with the classic LucasArts title Star Wars: Starfighter, the film is expected to have no narrative ties to the game, which is set around the era of The Phantom Menace. Nonetheless, fans are already speculating whether the film will feature high-stakes dogfights reminiscent of the original game’s gameplay. Such an inclusion would align with the franchise’s tradition of iconic pilots navigating asteroid fields—a trope perfected by Harrison Ford’s Han Solo in The Empire Strikes Back.
Star Wars: Starfighter is currently scheduled for a theatrical release on May 28, 2027.
