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Matt Smith Joins Ryan Gosling in New Star Wars Villain Role

8/6/2025

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Matt Smith, famed for his captivating performance in House of the Dragon, is set to unleash his dark side as a villain alongside Ryan Gosling in Lucasfilm's highly anticipated Star Wars: Starfighter. Directed by Shawn Levy, this thrilling adventure is slated for release on May 28, 2027, with production kicking off this fall, just five years after the events of Episode IX.

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Story summary

Matt Smith, famed for his captivating performance in House of the Dragon, is set to unleash his dark side as a villain alongside Ryan Gosling in Lucasfilm's highly anticipated Star Wars: Starfighter. Directed by Shawn Levy, this thrilling adventure is slated for release on May 28, 2027, with production kicking off this fall, just five years after the events of Episode IX.