Marco Hamill is more than happy to pass the lightsaber on to the next generation, and is doing so with complete confidence Ryan Gosling.
The legendary Star Wars The actor recently shared his thoughts on Gosling leading the upcoming film Star Wars: Starfighter, and it’s clear he has nothing but admiration for the new cast joining the franchise.
Hamill told People, “I’ve been a fan of his and I became a super fan when he played Beavis on Saturday Night Live.”
When it comes to offering advice, Hamill isn’t interested in playing the wise Jedi mentor this time around. “None of these people need my advice,” he said. “They’re doing so well. I’ve had my time. I’ll ask them for advice.”
Set approximately five years later The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars: Starfighter marks a new chapter for the franchise. Directed by Shawn Levy (Deadpool and Wolverine), the film stars Ryan Gosling, My Gothic, Matt SmithAND Amy Adams.
Story details are being kept under wraps, but reports suggest Goth and Smith will take on villainous roles. Production is currently underway in the UK.
When the film was officially announced during Star Wars Celebration 2025, Gosling explained what attracted him to the project, saying:
“It probably framed my idea of what a movie was. Other than that, I think the reality is that this script is really good. It has such a great story with great, original characters, it’s filled with so much heart and adventure, and there really isn’t a more perfect director for this particular story than Shawn.”
Star Wars: Starfighter will be released in theaters on May 28, 2027. Let’s hope it ends up being great Star Wars movie!
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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