Ryan Gosling is calling on Anakin Skywalker for assistance. Gosling, who is set to lead “ Star Wars ” franchise installment “ Star Wars: Starfighter ,” had dinner with iconic star Hayden Christensen, who famously played the young Darth Vader in the prequel films (he later reprised the role for series “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and “Ahsoka.”)

The Barbie and La La Land actor will take on the lead role in Star Wars: Starfighter, a standalone adventure which is due to fly into cinemas in May 2027. Gosling first teased the project at fan event Star Wars Celebration 2025, saying it would be "filled with so much heart and adventure".

Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.