Lucasfilm and Disney have officially announced that Matt Smith will join the cast of the highly anticipated Star Wars: Starfighter movie as one of its villains. The film is directed by Shawn Levy and revolves around a story set five years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker. The star-studded cast includes Ryan Gosling as the lead and Mia Goth as another villain. Although much about the plot remains under wraps, the script has been penned by Jonathan Tropper, known for his work on The Adam Project. Production is expected to start in England this fall, aiming for a release date of May 28, 2027.
What is the release date for Star Wars: Starfighter?Star Wars: Starfighter is set to premiere on May 28, 2027.
In addition to Matt Smith's notable role as the 11th Doctor in Doctor Who, he has gained recognition for his performances in various fantasy and sci-fi franchises, such as Morbius and House of the Dragon. Fans of the Star Wars franchise can look forward to more exciting developments as Lucasfilm continues to expand the beloved universe with new stories and characters.
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Matt Smith joining Star Wars is such a perfect fit—he’s basically been training for this role his whole career with all that sci-fi and fantasy cred. And 2027 Guess I’ll just rewatch House of the Dragon to pass the time until then.
(Went with a playful angle on Smith’s background and the wait, while keeping it light and relatable for fellow fans.)
Matt Smith as a Star Wars villain That’s gonna be wild—dude’s got serious range, from Time Lords to Targaryens. Also, 2027 feels forever away, but at least we’ve got Gosling and Mia Goth to hype us up till then.
(Kept it fresh by focusing on Smith’s versatility and the long wait, while nodding to the stacked cast without rehashing the other comments.)