Last week, atStar WarsCelebration, Shawn Levy’sStar Wars: Starfighterwas announced as Lucasfilm’s next film in production. During the announcement,Levy confirmed the casting of Ryan Goslingas a still unnamed main character. Based on several clues, it’s believed that Gosling’s character will be some kind of Force-sensitive pilot, though it’s unclear if he will be a Jedi.
While details are slim, Shawn Levy did confirm thatStarfighterwill be a standalone filmand will feature a brand-new cast of characters. This, paired with Gosling’s star power, could make for one of the best and most inventive stories told inStar Warsin quite a while.Starfightergoes into production this fall, which means we’ll likely learn more about the cast and plot within the coming months. While Ryan Gosling is currently the only known cast member, I know the perfect person to join Shawn Levy’s upcoming film.
Shawn Levy Should Reunite With Walker Scobell On Star Wars: Starfighter
The Pair Worked Together Previously
Starfighterwould be the perfect place for Shawn Levy to reunite with actor Walker Scobell. The pair previously worked together on Scobell’s debut film, 2022’sThe Adam Project. In the film, Scobell shows he’s capable of going toe-to-toe with big-name actors like Ryan Reynolds, Zoe Saldaña, and Mark Ruffalo. Bringing the 16-year-old on board forStarfighterwould be the perfect place to see the reunion between Levy and Scobell.
Scobell currently stars as the titular Percy Jackson in the Disney+ adaptation ofPercy Jackson and the Olympians.Percy Jacksonhas already been renewed for season 3 ahead of season 2’s release. However, it’s unclear whenPercy Jacksonseason 3 will begin production.If not busy filmingPercy Jackson, Scobell should be an easy enough get for Levy inStarfighter.
Walker Scobell Has Already Stated He Wanted To Be In Star Wars
And He’d Be Perfect For It
During the release ofPercy Jacksonseason 1, behind-the-scenes clips of Scobell were released on social media, one of which featured Scobell excitedly talking aboutStar Wars. In the post,Scobell stated that he’d always wanted to be in a lightsaber duel, andconsidering the necessary sword work inPercy Jackson, Scobell would be a perfect fit forStar Wars.Based on Scobell’s knowledge and interest inStar Wars, reuniting with Shawn Levy might be the best way to get his foot in the door with Lucasfilm.
Scobell’s spunk and obvious love for acting and doing action sequences make him the perfect person to appear in a Star Wars project, and working with a director like Levy, who is already familiar with him, is just an added bonus.
Scobell clearly has a bright future ahead of him with a wonderful performance inPercy Jackson. Additionally,his connections with Hollywood directors like Shawn Levy and A-list actors like Ryan Reynolds can help him meet the right people,where landing a role in a franchise likeStar Warsis possible. Scobell’s spunk and obvious love for acting and doing action sequences make him the perfect person to appear in anupcomingStar Warsmovie, and working with a director like Levy, who is already familiar with him, is just an added bonus.
Walker Scobell Would Make The Perfect Young Ryan Gosling
I Can See The Resemblance
InThe Adam Project, Scobell portrayed a younger version of Ryan Reynolds’ character, and while his performance was great, he never really looked like theDeadpoolactor. However,if Scobell’s hair is styled right, he has the potential to look a lot like Ryan Gosling and could even play a younger version of his character. While it may not be the starring role we’d love to see him in, playing a teenage version of Ryan Gosling’sStarfightercharacter would still be great.
Starfighteris set to premiere in theaters June 25, 2025.
If theStarfighterscript doesn’t call for a younger version of Gosling’s character, there is always the possibility for Scobell to play someone related to Gosling. Whether that be a sibling or child, it almost seems like a missed opportunity not to put Gosling and Scobell onscreen together. With how eager Scobell seems to be included inStar Wars, this seems like the perfect moment to bring him into a galaxy far, far away.
While Walker Scobell may be busy with his schedule onPercy Jackson, it’s still possible for him to make room to appear inStarfighter. Though we are still awaiting more casting announcements, as well as character names and descriptions, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Shawn Levy bring in an actor he already knows and enjoys working with, like Scobell. We’re sure to find out more in the coming months, but for now, here’s hoping we get to see Walker Scobell make hisStar Warsdebut inStarfighter.
