Who is Ryan Gosling going to play in the upcoming Star Wars movie? Details revealed

Ryan Gosling's Star Wars film is one of the most anticipated entries in the Star Wars franchise in recent years, and while details of the film's premise have been kept tight-lipped, we finally have some insider details on what fans can expect from the film.

According to The Hot Mic's John Rocha, Amy Adams will be playing a Jedi mother in the film, whose son is revealed as Force-sensitive. The plot reportedly follows Ryan Gosling's character, who helps his young nephew escape two villains chasing them across the stars. He is guided by a mission that is connected to Adams' character. Gosling's journey is rumored to connect to Rey Skywalker's efforts to rebuild the Jedi Order. However, one of the biggest reveals is that Ryan Gosling will not be a Jedi himself.

The project is being helmed by Shawn Levy, known for his work on Deadpool & Wolverine. Talking about the film, Rocha said,

"The main kid is Force-sensitive. His mom is being played, as we said, by Amy Adams. She seems to be a Jedi. Gosling is not a Jedi, but he's helping his nephew escape two evil bad guys who are chasing him across the stars. He has a mission he's on, given to him by Adams."

This reveals a great deal about the film's narrative, and where Gosling fits in within the Star Wars franchise. Although this has yet to be confirmed by official sources, fans will have to wait for more details.

More confirmed details about Ryan Gosling's Star Wars film

The film was first announced in Tokyo during Star Wars Celebration and is being directed by Shawn Levy, who expressed his excitement for the project as he announced a production update back in August and said,

"I feel a profound sense of excitement and honor as we begin production on Star Wars: Starfighter..Star Wars shaped my sense of what 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."

The film is set five years after The Rise of Skywalker, and follows characters as they navigate fragile peace. The cast includes Amy Adams, Mia Goth and Flynn Gray along with Ryan Gosling, although further confirmation on their roles is awaited for now.

During the announcement, Gosling praised the film's director and it's "original characters,", as he told the crowd of fans,

“The reality is that this script is just so good. It has such a great story with great and original characters, It’s filled with so much heart and adventure, and there just really is not a more perfect filmmaker for this particular story than Shawn.”