Star Wars fans, brace yourselves for a thrilling yet standalone adventure! 'Star Wars: Starfighter' is coming, and it's unlike anything you've seen before.
In a recent interview with Screenrant, the writer of the highly anticipated film has squashed rumors of secret cameos by beloved franchise characters. Despite the movie featuring a lightsaber duel, the writer assures fans that it will not include any familiar faces from the Star Wars legacy.
But here's where it gets intriguing: the film will still showcase lightsabers and their wielders, leaving fans wondering who these mysterious warriors could be. With the movie set after 'Rise of Skywalker' and Lucasfilm's plans to bring back Rey Skywalker in future installments, speculation was rife. However, Jonathan Tropper, the movie's scribe, firmly states, "We have no legacy characters." And this is the part most fans might miss: the absence of iconic characters they've grown to love.
The production has been shrouded in secrecy, with only a few details revealed. Ryan Gosling's character is an uncle to a younger star, and neither appears to be a typical Jedi. Production images show them alongside a speeder and a sci-fi raft, indicating a unique setting compared to the epic space battles we're used to.
The lightsaber battle, however, is not to be missed. In a surprising twist, none other than Tom Cruise visited the set and filmed part of the duel! As for the identity of the lightsaber wielders, rumors suggest they might be the movie's antagonists, played by Matt Smith and Mia Goth, possibly aligned with the Sith. But Lucasfilm remains tight-lipped about this.
Director Shawn Levy emphasizes the standalone nature of the film, set in an unexplored era. So, get ready for a fresh Star Wars journey on May 28, 2027, and prepare to discuss: Are you excited for a Star Wars story without the usual legacy characters? Or do you think their absence might leave a void that even a lightsaber battle can't fill?
