For fans of that galaxy far, far away, it’s never too early to get excited about a an upcoming Star Wars movie. We’re definitely seeing that with director Shawn Levy’s developing entry into the canon, the Ryan Gosling-fronted Star Wars: Starfighter, as it’s not set to debut until May 2027. Blame it on the charismatic lead jumping into an X-Wing and blow stuff up, as he’s got quite the following. And just when you thought the hype couldn’t get any hotter, leave it to a House of the Dragon star and sci-fi alum to be tapped to play the role of this film’s main villain.
That’s right, folks, get ready for Matt Smith to finally be a part of the Star Wars galaxy, per reporting out of Deadline. Apparently the Deadpool & Wolverine helmer has been seeing candidates for some time now, with the exact role being kept under wraps. However, the grapevine has suggested that executives have selected Smith to become “the next great villain in the Star Wars universe.”
