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\t\t<\/p>\n Ryan Gosling<\/strong><\/a> is in negotiations to join the Star Wars<\/em><\/strong><\/a> universe.<\/p>\n The 44-year-old Barbie<\/strong><\/a><\/em> star is in talks to lead the upcoming Shawn Levy<\/strong><\/a>-directed entry into the beloved franchise, THR<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n Details regarding the project have not yet been revealed, nor are there any hints as to who Ryan<\/strong> would play. <\/p>\n The 56-year-old Deadpool & Wolverine<\/em> director has been developing his Star Wars<\/em> movie since 2022. Jonathan Tropper<\/strong>, who collaborated with him on films such as This is Where I Leave You<\/em> and The Adam Project,<\/em> has been working on a script for over a year.<\/p>\n It is unclear when in the Star Wars<\/em> timeline that Shawn Levy<\/strong>\u2018s feature will be set, however it is said to be unconnected to the Luke Skywalker saga.<\/p>\n It is instead meant to be a standalone movie, sources tell THR<\/em>.<\/p>\n Sources also told the outlet that Ryan<\/strong>\u2018s negotiation is \u201ca late-in-the-game move for Levy<\/strong>\u2019s movie schedule.\u201d<\/p>\n If it happens, it\u2019s likely the next Star Wars<\/em> movie could go into production by this fall. The Mandalorian & Grogu <\/em>wrapped in mid-December, and will be released on May 22, 2026.<\/p>\n Find out which other star just joined the Star Wars<\/em> universe!<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n