Insider Reveals New Rumors About Ryan Gosling ‘Star Wars’ Film’s Villain

There’s some exciting chatter going around about Ryan Gosling’s upcoming ‘Star Wars’ movie, and I’ve got the latest scoop to share. Word is, this project, helmed by director Shawn Levy, is picking up steam fast. It’s not just about Gosling’s star power either—there’s talk of a villain that’s got people intrigued. Unlike the usual towering bad guys we’ve seen in this galaxy, this one might be a bit different, and I’m here for it.

Let’s talk about the film itself first. Shawn Levy, the guy behind ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, has been working on this ‘Star Wars’ story since 2022. It’s a standalone tale, separate from the Skywalker saga that wrapped up with ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ in 2019. Production could kick off as early as this fall, with cameras rolling to bring this new chapter to life. Gosling, hot off hits like ‘Barbie’ and ‘The Fall Guy’, is in talks to lead the charge. If it all pans out, we might see this hit theaters by 2027, following ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ in 2026.

Now, here’s where it gets juicy. Insider DanielRPK dropped some hints on Patreon about the villain Gosling could be facing. This isn’t your typical ‘Star Wars’ heavy—no massive armor or looming Sith vibes here. The bad guy’s apparently not all about physical strength. Instead, he’s got something else up his sleeve, maybe brains or a creepy shadow game. What’s wilder? He’s only expected on set for two weeks. That’s a short stint for the main antagonist, so his presence might hit hard but quick, leaving a mark without hogging the screen.

Gosling’s no stranger to big roles. He’s danced through ‘La La Land’, brooded in ‘Blade Runner 2049’, and owned the screen as Ken. Bringing him into ‘Star Wars’ feels like a big move for a franchise that usually bets on fresh faces—like Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher back in the day, or Daisy Ridley more recently. Levy’s got a knack for fun, crowd-pleasing flicks, so pairing him with Gosling could shake things up in a good way. I’m curious how they’ll play this one.

The villain twist has me thinking too. ‘Star Wars’ has given us icons like Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine—big, bold, and in your face. A less physical threat could lean into mind games or quiet menace, which fits Levy’s style of mixing action with clever beats. Two weeks of filming doesn’t mean small impact though. Think of how some characters linger long after they’re gone—less time might just mean every second counts.

According to rumors, actor’s already in the mix for this part, and it’s got folks guessing. With Gosling as the hero—or whatever he ends up playing—this matchup could be electric. The film’s still hush-hush on plot details, but it’s set after ‘The Rise of Skywalker’, maybe five or six years later, according to Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy. New characters are the focus, though some sequel trilogy faces might pop in.

I love how this feels fresh yet tied to what we know. ‘Star Wars’ has been all about epic battles and underdogs, from the original 1977 classic to spin-offs like ‘Rogue One’. Levy’s take, with Gosling in tow, seems ready to keep that spirit alive while flipping the script on the villain front. A shorter screen time for the bad guy could mean a tighter, punchier story—something I’d welcome after the sprawl of recent chapters.