Shawn Levy’s Star Wars film is kicking into hyperspeed. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ryan Gosling is “in negotiations” to lead the Deadpool & Wolverine director’s stand-alone entry in the galaxy, far, far away.

Ryan Gosling joins Shawn Levy’s Star Wars project, venturing into fresh narratives beyond the Jedi saga.

Ryan Gosling may be the next face of Star Wars, according to a new report. The three-time Oscar nominee, who starred in Barbie, Blade Runner 2049, and LA LA Land, is said to be negotiating his role in the as-yet unnamed Star Wars feature, directed by Deadpool and Wolverine filmmaker Shawn Levy.