Mia Goth Joins Star Wars: Starfighter as Villain, Ryan Gosling Co-Stars

Excitement is building around *Star Wars: Starfighter*, with reports suggesting that Mia Goth is in talks to join Ryan Gosling in the highly anticipated sci-fi film. According to *The Hollywood Reporter*, Goth—who has gained widespread recognition for her roles as Maxine Minx and Pearl in the *X* horror franchise—is set to portray one of the antagonists in this new installment directed by Shawn Levy, known for his work on *Deadpool & Wolverine*. Filming is expected to begin this fall in England, with a global release date scheduled for May 28, 2027. Lucasfilm has not officially commented on the casting news.

In *Star Wars: Starfighter*, Gosling’s character is said to be on a mission to safeguard his young nephew from dangerous adversaries—one of whom will be played by Goth. The film's narrative appears poised to explore uncharted territory within the *Star Wars* universe.

As revealed at *Star Wars Celebration 2025*, the story is set five years after the events of *The Rise of Skywalker*, placing it within the sequel trilogy era. However, director Shawn Levy emphasized that the movie is designed as a standalone adventure. “This is a standalone. It’s not a prequel, not a sequel,” he clarified during his panel. “It’s a new adventure set in a time period we haven’t explored yet.”

*Star Wars: Starfighter* is positioned as the next theatrical release following 2026’s *The Mandalorian and Grogu*. While the title echoes the legacy of the early 2000s video game series—beginning with *Star Wars: Starfighter* (2001) and followed by *Jedi Starfighter* (2002)—there are no confirmed plot connections to those games at this time.

For context, *The Rise of Skywalker* concludes with the galaxy celebrating a decisive defeat over Emperor Palpatine. However, much remains unknown about the state of the galaxy post-Exegol. Meanwhile, Daisy Ridley is confirmed to reprise her role as Rey in another upcoming *Star Wars* film, this one directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. That project will follow Rey as she begins the journey of rebuilding the Jedi Order approximately 15 years after the events of *The Rise of Skywalker*. Therefore, *Starfighter* takes place earlier in the timeline, offering a fresh perspective into the evolving galaxy far, far away.