Why Mikey Madison Isn’t Joining Ryan Gosling’s Star Wars Adventure

Okay, hold onto your cappuccinos—this casting saga just went warp speed and left us all gasping! Word out of Lucasfilm HQ was that Mikey Madison might beam aboard the next Star Wars feature alongside Ryan Gosling, but guess what? Her rep has flat‑out denied it. Deadline first reported the rumor on June 3, citing “insider chatter,” then The Hollywood Reporter spun it into full‑throttle buzz. Variety quickly chimed in saying, “Nope, she’s not in the credits.” So let’s unpack this hyperspace‑jump of news, shall we?

First off, Ryan Gosling is confirmed to headline the untitled Episode from Lucasfilm, slated to hit theaters in December 2026. Directed by Dave Filoni—yes, the visionary behind The Mandalorian spin‑offs—this flick has been kept tighter than the Millennium Falcon’s hyperdrive manual. Fans immediately began speculating who’d share Gosling’s Tatooine sunset, and somehow Mikey Madison’s name blasted into the rumor mill. But according to a statement to People Magazine on June 5, the Booksmart star’s camp “has no involvement in the project.”

Now, don’t get me wrong—Madison’s résumé sparkles. From her breakout role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood to her scene‑stealing turn in Scream: Resurrection, she’s a rising star. It’s easy to see why fans latched onto her name like Ewoks on a speeder bike. Yet neither Lucasfilm nor Disney officially listed her among the ensemble, which remains hush‑hush. So if you’re refreshing your feed looking for her face on that casting board, you might need a new scroll tactic.

Meanwhile, Ryan Gosling’s character is rumored to be a roguish pilot with a mysterious past (shocker, right?). Insider sources, speaking anonymously to Variety, say the script “leans into classic Star Wars vibes with a dash of Filoni’s character‑driven flair.” And while Gosling’s presence alone is enough to send ticket pre‑sales into lightspeed, the question of his co‑star roster is still up in the air—or floating in the void of space.

All signs point to Lucasfilm doling out casting announcements drip by drip, so I’d keep my latte close and my eyes glued to official channels. Meanwhile, Madison is reportedly lining up indie dramas and streaming gems for her next moves—so she’s definitely got her own hyperspace route plotted.

Whew! That was a caffeinated swirl of denial, rumors, and studio secrecy. I could unravel this rumor thread all day, but my coffee’s going cold—and so is this story until the next official update. Stay tuned, because when Lucasfilm finally drops the cast list, you know I’ll be here with another double shot of hot gossip!

Sources: Celebrity Storm and Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, People Magazine
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