Skip to main content
institutional access

You are connecting from
Lake Geneva Public Library,
please login or register to take advantage of your institution's Ground News Plan.

Published loading...Updated

First Character Details for Ryan Gosling's Rogue Star Wars Hero Unveiled at D23

Lucasfilm unveiled the first official look at the standalone film, which stars Ryan Gosling and features an ensemble cast led by Shawn Levy.

  • At the D23 Expo on Friday, Lucasfilm and Director Shawn Levy revealed Star Wars: Starfighter, confirming the film's theatrical release on May 28, 2027.
  • Set five years after the events of The Rise, the film aims to revitalize Star Wars following a disappointing theatrical return earlier this year with The Mandalorian.
  • Ryan Gosling stars as Kade Auberon, whose fate is intertwined with the fastest starfighter ever built, joined by an ensemble including Matt Smith, Mia Goth, and Flynn Gray.
  • Footage displayed Kade confronting a boy about the ship, calling it the "fastest ever built," per Variety; clips were not released online but offered a glimpse into the film's character-driven tone.
  • Levy stated the film celebrates Star Wars' 50-year legacy, emphasizing, "This Star Wars story is firmly rooted in character," and explores themes of hope, family, and adventure in a previously unseen period.
Insights by Ground AI

15 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources are Center
40% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Gizmodo broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal