Mikey Madison Will Not Star in New ‘Star Wars’ Movie Alongside Ryan Gosling

Mikey Madison will not be becoming a member of Ryan Gosling in a galaxy far, distant.

Based on a report from Selection, a supply has stated that Madison, 26, was supplied a job within the subsequent Star Wars movie, which is ready to star the Barbie actor, 44, however she declined the half.

Not a lot info is thought in regards to the upcoming installment within the sci-fi franchise, Star Wars: Starfighter, however director Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine) is ready to helm the mission.

Plot particulars for Star Wars: Starfighter have but to be launched, however viewers can anticipate a brand-new journey with new characters.

“It takes place in a interval after the Battle of Exegol, after episode 9,” Levy, 56, stated throughout the film’s announcement in April, referencing Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

“[There are] so many alternatives to inform a Star Wars story that has all the guts and motion and enjoyable of Star Wars, however to do it in methods which might be new and authentic,” he added.

Followers of the franchise will do not forget that the Battle of Exegol was the climactic showdown between the Resistance and the First Order, which ended with the Sith being destroyed as soon as and for all. The battle occurred on Exegol, a planet within the Unknown Areas.

Following the destruction of the Sith fleet, the folks of the galaxy rose towards the First Order, setting the stage for the following film.

Levy confirmed Gosling’s function within the new Star Wars movie on the Star Wars Celebration occasion in Tokyo on Thursday, April 17.

“I had heard at one level that my film was going to star Ryan Gosling and, imagine me, that might be a dream come true for me,” Levy informed the gang from the stage. “So at the moment, I simply needed to inform you right here on this room that that rumor is 100% true.”

Star Wars: Starfighter is slated to hit theaters on Might 28, 2027, in response to the official teaser trailer.

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Madison is contemporary off of an Academy Award win for her main function in Anora, by which she performed the titular character — a intercourse employee experiencing a whirlwind Cinderella story.

After accepting the Finest Actress statuette from final yr’s winner Emma Stone, Madison described the second as “surreal.” She added, “Hollywood all the time felt so distant for me. So to be right here standing on this room at the moment is basically unimaginable.”

Previous to the awards ceremony in March, Madison spoke with PEOPLE in an unique interview for the 2025 Oscar Portfolio and stated she’s “positively” been getting some thrilling presents for the reason that movie debuted final yr to nice acclaim. 

“There are some issues that I’m actually enthusiastic about and have my fingers crossed,” she shared on the time.