Just a few months before production onStar Wars: Starfighterbegins, Shawn Levy’sStar Warsmovie has found its villain. The standaloneStar Warsmovie is set to follow Ryan Gosling’s lead character, and while details about the movie are overall few and far between, there is quite a bit we’re learning from this slowly-growing cast.Star Wars: Starfighteris breaking a common franchise trend by casting some massive names, and its villain is the next one to join this star-studded roster.
As reported byTHRafter industry insider Jeff Snedier broke the news, actorMia Goth, known primarily for her work in horror movies such asPearl(2022) andX(2022), has been cast as the villaininStar Wars: Starfighter. As is the case with the rest of the movie’s details, little is known about her character, although it can be assumed that she may be one of the “evil pursuers"THRhas detailed concerning a plot that follows Gosling’s character “[protecting] his young nephew.”
What Mia Goth’s Casting Means For Star Wars: Starfighter
This Is A Historical Move For The Franchise
We may not know much about Goth’s role inStar Wars: Starfighteryet, but her casting alone is a massive move for the franchise. This marksthe first timeStar Warshas had a female main villain in a movie, building upon the foundation set up by Gwendoline Christie’sStar Warssequel trilogy antagonist Captain Phasma. This alone is a hugely promising decision forStar Wars, especially given Goth’s most notable and recent performances in her various roles.
Pearlis the one that likely comes to mind for most, given how noteworthy and fierce her performance in the film truly is. Goth has proven that she is a force to be reckoned with, particularly when it comes to being a true threat in her roles. This, as noted above, makes herthe second big name so far to joinStarfighter’s cast, alongside Gosling’s own leading role - which is yet another way that her casting is makingStar Warshistory.
Our Take On Goth’s Mysterious Villain Role
Star Wars Wanted A Big Name
Interestingly enough, this news of Goth’s casting comes soon after reports from various outlets that Oscar winner Mikey Madison had turned down the villain role due to a pay dispute. Make no mistake; Goth is no mere “replacement.” As stated above,she is a force to be reckoned with entirely on her own, and will no doubt make this role her own in a way that Madison would have, too. It does, however, prove thatStar Warsis interested in big names for this project.
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As for the nature of Goth’s role, it’s still hard to guess at this stage exactly who she will be portraying, though a look at her work can help to provide some hints as to what we can expect.It’s unlikelyStarfighterwill go back to a Sith-like villainin theStar WarstimelineafterStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, though it’s not impossible. WhateverStar Wars: Starfighterchooses to do with their villain, Goth will no doubt be an excellent fit in this mysterious yet highly anticipated role.
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