Ryan Gosling, known for his starring role as Ken in the Barbie film, is reportedly in talks to star in a new untitled Star Wars movie. Director Shawn Levy, who previously worked on This Is Where I Leave You and The Adam Project with writer Jonathan Tropper, will helm the project. The film is expected to be a standalone movie and not part of any existing trilogy.
Gosling’s involvement could potentially alter Levy’s plans for another boy band movie featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. However, it is unclear what this new Star Wars film will be about, with sources indicating that it will focus on the character of Grogu in The Mandalorian series.
The actor has expressed a preference to avoid “dark” roles due to his family commitments as a father of two. Gosling’s latest projects include starring alongside Harrison Ford in Blade Runner 2049 and his upcoming film Project Hail Mary, set to release in March 2026.
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