Mia Goth has joined the Dark Side of the Force.
It’s been announced that Mia Goth has joined the cast of Star Wars: Starfighter, the upcoming feature film from director Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine).
Goth joins Ryan Gosling in the new standalone entry in the Star Wars franchise, set to release Memorial Day weekend 2027.
Mia Goth is the villain
Best known for her roles in Pearl, Infinity Pool, and MaXXXine, Mia Goth is making the leap from indie horror and psychological thrillers to big-budget sci-fi action. She also stars in Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming Frankenstein and Christopher Nolan’s upcoming The Odyssey.
While her role hasn’t been confirmed by Lucasfilm, Jeff Sneider and sources for THR state she will playing one of the film’s primary villains, which fits with her reputation for intense, often unsettling characters.
Previous rumors pointed to a male and female villain duo pursuing the main characters, and several actresses reportedly passed on the role before it landed with Goth.
What We Know So Far
Star Wars: Starfighter was officially revealed at Star Wars Celebration Japan, where director Shawn Levy appeared alongside Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and CCO Dave Filoni. Ryan Gosling was also in attendance to confirm his casting.
Story Details
Set roughly five years after The Rise of Skywalker, Starfighter will reportedly follow a 15-year-old boy and his uncle—played by Ryan Gosling—on a mysterious mission across the galaxy. The pair is pursued by a pair of villains, with Goth likely playing one of them. A cantina-owning character and the boy’s mother are also expected to be featured in the film.
Release info
Star Wars: Starfighter gets released on May 28, 2027, with filming expected to kick off this fall in England.
