Unveiled: The Star Wars: Starfighter Cast Who Could Change the Galaxy Forever—Are You Ready to Meet Them?

Star Wars fans, brace yourselves—because the galaxy far, far away is about to get an epic upgrade! When I first heard that Star Wars: Starfighter was assembling a cast brimming with superstar talent—hello, Ryan Gosling and Matt Smith!—my inner fan girl did a full somersault. Seriously, can you imagine Mark Hamill’s jaw dropping a notch? This isn’t just another story stitched onto the legendary saga; it’s shaping up to be a dazzling new adventure, fresh yet loyal to all that makes Star Wars irresistible. And with a lineup that includes Amy Adams, Mia Goth, and some seriously compelling names, I’m already imagining the on-screen chemistry lighting up the cosmos. It’s thrilling to see such a powerhouse crew set to bring new life to a story set just five years post-Rise of Skywalker. Trust me, the excitement isn’t just in the Force this time—it’s in the cast, the mystery, and the promise of something wildly unexpected. Wondering who else is suiting up and when we’ll get to watch this stellar journey unfold? Stick around, because I promise, you don’t want to miss a single detail. LEARN MORE

May the force be with us for when the newest film in the Star Wars franchise drops because this cast is perfect. The upcoming installation, Star Wars: Starfighter, is full of major celebrities and will most certainly be a smash hit. 

Earlier this year when the film was announced, it was revealed that Ryan Gosling would be leading the cast. Later, the group began to grow, with Doctor Who’s Matt Smith coming aboard. Find out which other big stars have scored a spot in this exciting lineup, plus details about the plot and release date!

Who has been cast?

As if Ryan Gosling and Matt Smith weren’t thrilling enough, a few more exciting stars will be appearing alongside them in Star Wars: Starfighter.

Casting has been completed with Flynn Gray, Mia Goth (Pearl and MaXXXine) Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge and Old), Simon Bird (The Inbetweeners), Jamael Westman (Anne Boleyn and Good Grief), Daniel Ings (The Gentlemen) and Amy Adams (Enchanted and The Woman In The Window).

The film, which was written by Jonathan Tropper, will be directed by Shawn Levy, who is is best known for his work on Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) as well as Night at the Museum (2006). Tropper has previously worked on Your Friends and Neighbors (2025) and This Is Where I Leave You (2014).

Executive producers for the project include Gosling, Dan Levine, Mary McLaglen and Josh McLaglen. 

“From the day Kathy Kennedy (President of Lucasfilm) called me up, inviting me to develop an original adventure in this incredible Star Wars galaxy, this experience has been a dream come true, creatively and personally,” Levy said. “Star Wars shaped my sense of what a story can do, how characters and cinematic moments can live with us forever. To join this storytelling galaxy with such brilliant collaborators onscreen and off, is the thrill of a lifetime.”

What is the plot of ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’?

In typical Star Wars fashion, there is very little information available about the plot of Star Wars: Starfighter. While there are rumors floating around, much of the plot is under wraps. Levy commented on what fans can expect, explaining the movie will be its own story. 

“There are many rumors, some true, some not… This is not a prequel, this is not a sequel,” Levy said. “It’s a new adventure.”

One detail that has been made available is that it will be set five years after the events from Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker (2019).

When is the release date?

The initial announcement for Star Wars: Starfighter came in April 2025 at the Star Wars Celebration event in Tokyo, Japan. Filming for the project just began this week on August 28, 2025 in the United Kingdom. 

A release date has already been set for the movie, despite it not yet being filmed. Star Wars: Starfighter is set for its initial release on May 28, 2027.