Matt Smith will play the new villain of Star Wars: Starfighter

AfterThe Mandalorian and Grogu, the nextStar Wars filmwill beStarfighterfrom the director ofDeadpool and WolverineShaun Levy. As we get closer to filming, we will learn about new actors.

Ryan Gosling will play the main role in the film, and horror star Mia Goth will play one of the villains. According to Deadline, they will be accompanied by House of the Dragon star Matt Smith as the villain.

Details about the actor's character have not been disclosed. It is reported that the blockbuster will feature two enemies (presumably one of them will be played by Smith) hunting Gosling's character across the galaxy.

Smith could previously star inStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Sunrise. According to rumors, he was supposed to play the young Emperor Palpatine, but his role was eventually cut from the film before filming began.

Why is Matt Smith the perfect Star Wars villain?

Although it is not yet known what exactly Smith's character will look like, he will certainly fit perfectly into this universe. The actor has proven his talent on both the big and small screen. Some of his roles are truly terrifying: remember the images of the villains in the filmsCharlie Said SoandThe Waste Land.

Apparently, his character will work in tandem with Mia Goth. It is likely that Smith will again have the opportunity to show his abilities in the role of one of the main villains.

However, Palpatine will not be returned. События происходят спустя несколько лет после финала девятого эпизода «Звездных войн». By the way, they planned to make a series about the Emperor.

Starfighterwill be released in theaters on May 28, 2027.