Star Wars: Starfighter Rumored to Launch New Trilogy With Cameo

A new rumor is circulating that Shawn Levy's upcoming film, Star Wars: Starfighter, might not just be a standalone project. Reports indicate that Lucasfilm is gearing up for a significant expansion of the franchise, using Starfighter as a potential launchpad for a new trilogy. Recent insights suggest that a major cameo could be pivotal in this setup.

With The Mandalorian and Grogu making their big screen debut next May, Lucasfilm is already focusing on Star Wars: Starfighter, projected for release in 2027. The studio aims to reclaim box office success through a fresh wave of theatrical storytelling.

According to scooper @MyTimeToShineH, Starfighter could mark the beginning of a trilogy featuring a significant cameo. Speculations point toward Daisy Ridley reprising her role as Rey Skywalker, especially since she is already set to return in Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s long-awaited sequel to The Rise of Skywalker. This leads fans to ponder whether this upcoming film could act as the first chapter of a larger saga.

Details about the film's plot have also emerged. The main character is reportedly Force-sensitive, while his mother, played by Amy Adams, appears to be a Jedi. Ryan Gosling plays a pivotal role, aiding his nephew in evading two antagonists chasing them through the galaxy on a critical mission, potentially leading them to Rey and her new Jedi Academy.

While Lucasfilm has not released extensive details, describing the project as “an all-new standalone adventure” set in an uncharted timeline of the Star Wars universe, the hints of a trilogy setup and the potential cameo suggest broader plans.

The cast of Star Wars: Starfighter includes notable actors like Ryan Gosling, Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, and Amy Adams. Directed by Shawn Levy, who has worked on projects like Free Guy and Deadpool, the film has entered production earlier this year, making Levy express his enthusiasm for this unique adventure in the Star Wars galaxy.

Star Wars: Starfighter is set to make its theatrical debut on May 28, 2027.

Source: GeekTyrant