Tom Cruise Films Scene for Ryan Gosling's Star Wars Movie
The Mission: Impossible star stepped behind the camera to shoot a lightsaber battle sequence for the upcoming Starfighter film, marking an unexpected Hollywood collaboration.
Ryan Gosling's upcoming Star Wars film has attracted some serious Hollywood attention. The movie, titled Starfighter, takes place five years after The Rise of Skywalker and promises to launch a fresh storyline for the franchise.
Director Shawn Levy revealed that Tom Cruise visited the set and did more than just observe. The action star actually grabbed a camera and filmed a scene himself. The sequence involved a lightsaber fight taking place in water.
"Last week Steven Spielberg was here. And now Tom Cruise is wielding a camera, ruining his very nice shoes. Now when you see the movie, you'll know that part of it was shot by Tom. I mean, how cool is that?"
Cruise's involvement confirms that lightsaber battles will appear in the film. Whether actual Jedi participate in the story remains unknown. Given Cruise's reputation for intense action sequences, the water-based duel should deliver memorable moments.
Emotional Storytelling Takes Center Stage
Starfighter represents more than just spectacular space battles. Levy hints that the movie will return to the emotional foundation that made the original trilogy compelling.
The director draws from personal experience. He reunited with his father at age 13, a moment that shaped his storytelling approach. This background influences his work on Star Wars.
"I have never, ever connected it before… But I could never figure out why I kept coming back to these stories of a 13-year-old boy being saved by a man. There was something defining about that moment for me. And with 'Star Wars,' I'm doing so again."
Father-Son Dynamics Return
The original trilogy succeeded because of intimate relationships. Darth Vader and Luke's complex bond anchored the epic space opera. Starfighter appears ready to explore similar territory.
Ryan Gosling and Flynn Grey's characters may share this type of connection. Whether they're related by blood or circumstance stays under wraps. The found family concept that defined earlier Star Wars films could make a comeback.
Levy's track record suggests he understands how to balance spectacle with heart. His previous work demonstrates skill at crafting stories about unlikely partnerships and mentorship.
Star Wars: Starfighter hits theaters May 28, 2027.