AceShowbiz - Amy Adams has confirmed her involvement in the upcoming Star Wars film titled Star Wars: Starfighter, which stars Ryan Gosling. She did not disclose any details about her character or the storyline during the announcement.

Production on Starfighter has already begun in the United Kingdom under the direction of Shawn Levy, known for his work on films like Deadpool and Wolverine. The cast includes Ryan Gosling, Mia Goth, Matt Smith, Aaron Pierre, Jamael Westman, Flynn Gray, Simon Bird, Daniel Ings, and Amy Adams. The film is a standalone project set five years after Star Wars: Episode IX—The Rise of Skywalker, exploring new territory outside of the Skywalker saga. It will notably focus on a father-son relationship, a thematic element Levy has emphasized in his previous work. Jonathan Tropper penned the screenplay for the film.

Amy Adams expressed that joining the Star Wars universe was a dream fulfilled, sharing her longtime fandom and recalling how she grew up with Star Wars toys, including a Princess Leia doll. She praised George Lucas for inspiring her imagination through the franchise’s timeless themes of adventure and the battle between good and evil.

Amy Adams is best known for her breakthrough role as Ashley Johnsten in Junebug (2005) and has accumulated over 50 acting credits. She has earned multiple award nominations, including for her performances in Sharp Objects and Vice. Her versatile career spans film and television, with acclaimed roles that have solidified her status as a leading actress.

This casting marks an exciting expansion for Amy Adams, who steps into the iconic Star Wars franchise alongside Ryan Gosling, who himself has generally avoided franchise roles until now. Starfighter promises to introduce fresh narratives within the expansive Star Wars canon, signaling a new chapter for fans and the actors involved.