Matt Smith: Star Wars Villain Role Confirmed – Details

Matt Smith Lands Villain Role in New Star‍ Wars‌ Film

Exciting news for Star Wars ​fans!⁣ Matt Smith,‍ known for his captivating​ performances in‍ “House of the Dragon” and “Doctor Who,”‍ is set to‌ star as the villain in an⁤ upcoming Star Wars film currently titled “Starfighter.” This marks⁣ a critically⁢ important addition to ‍the ever-expanding​ galaxy far,⁢ far away.

The ⁣project,shrouded in some mystery,is shaping⁢ up to be a compelling new chapter. Ryan​ Gosling is already confirmed to lead the⁣ cast, and now Mia Goth joins the ensemble, adding another‌ layer of intrigue.⁤ Details surrounding their specific roles​ remain scarce, ⁣but anticipation is building.Interestingly, ⁢this isn’t Smith’s⁣ first brush with the Star‌ Wars universe. Years ago, he was reportedly considered for a role as a young Palpatine⁢ in “Star Wars: The Rise‌ of Skywalker.”⁣ Ultimately, Ian‌ McDiarmid ⁢reprised⁣ his iconic portrayal of‌ the ⁤Emperor.

Smith⁣ described ‌the initial opportunity as ‍a “transformative ‍Star Wars ​story detail” ‌that sadly didn’t make it ​into the‌ final cut. Though, this new role ⁤offers him a fresh ‌chance to leave his mark on the franchise.

Here’s‍ what we⁢ know so ‍far:

The film: Currently titled “Starfighter.”
Starring: Matt Smith, Ryan Gosling, and‌ Mia​ Goth.
Filming: scheduled to begin this fall. Release Date: ⁢May 28th, 2027.

You’ll be able to see Smith‌ soon in Darren Aronofsky’s “caught Stealing” before‍ he embarks ‍on his Star Wars adventure.‌ This⁤ new role promises to showcase a different side of his talent, and we can’t wait to ‍see what⁣ he brings to the dark side.

Keep your eyes ‍peeled for more updates as⁣ this exciting project develops. It’s shaping up to be a⁤ Star‍ Wars story you won’t want to miss!