Matt Smith, known for his roles in “Doctor Who” and “House of the Dragon”, is set to take on a villainous part in the upcoming “Star Wars: Starfighter“. He will be joining Ryan Gosling from “Project Hail Mary” and Mia Goth from “Pearl” in this space adventure. According to Deadline, Smith was chosen for the role over several other actors who met with director Shawn Levy. However, specifics about his character remain undisclosed.
It’s worth noting that the actor was said to have had a significant part in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” from 2019, but it ultimately didn’t come to pass. There were whispers that Smith, known for his villain roles in “Terminator Genisys” (2015) and “Morbius” (2022), could have been the one to play a cloned Emperor Palpatine in director J.J. Abrams’ conclusion to the nine-episode “Star Wars” series.
Smith mentioned on the Happy Sad Confused podcast in 2021 that he almost appeared in “The Rise of Skywalker,” but the opportunity slipped away. He believes the role they considered him for eventually became unnecessary, which is why he didn’t end up being part of Star Wars.
When asked if he played Palpatine’s cloned “son” Dathan, who turns out to be the father of Daisy Ridley’s Jedi Rey, Smith hinted mysteriously, “I couldn’t possibly confirm that, but it was quite fascinating. It was an intriguing part and idea.
He went on to say, “It was a significant aspect, a crucial plot point, much like a life-changing detail in a ‘Star Wars’ story. However, despite its importance, it didn’t quite manage to fully resonate.
It’s uncertain if Smith’s character in the movie “Starfighter” is a continuation from “The Rise of Skywalker,” but director Shawn Levy has referred to his film as an independent one, taking place around five years after “Episode IX.
Levy stated at Star Wars Celebration in April that “It’s not a story that comes before or after, but a fresh journey.” He went on to say that Starfighter is set during an era we haven’t seen before, which Lucasfilm has labeled as the New Jedi Order period.
Earlier reports indicated that the role of Goth will be expanded this time, as he portrays an antagonist – one of the “malicious hunters” who are in pursuit of the character protected by Ryan Gosling.
Disney has scheduled the release of its first Star Wars movie since The Rise of Skywalker, titled The Mandalorian and Grogu, for May 22, 2026. Another film, Starfighter, is planned for a release on May 28, 2027.
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2025-08-06 02:15