Ryan Gosling Regrets Missing Tom Cruise’s Dramatic ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Set Crash
Ryan Gosling said he regrets missing a memorable moment on the Star Wars: Starfighter set. He spoke about it on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast. Gosling, known for Project Hail Mary, had one scheduled day off during filming.
Cruise’s impromptu arrival
Tom Cruise reportedly landed a helicopter on the production grounds. He walked onto the set and began filming with a handheld camera. The dramatic arrival was captured in photos Shawn Levy shared with the cast.
How the moment unfolded
Director Shawn Levy invited Cruise to operate a camera during a lightsaber duel. Cruise accepted and waded into a muddy pond to shoot the sequence. Levy later discussed the impromptu filming in an interview with Filmogaz.com.
Gosling’s reaction
The three-time Oscar-nominated actor said he missed the scene because he was off that day. He joked that Cruise chose that exact day to appear. Gosling added he hopes the timing was accidental.
Film details and release
The story takes place five years after Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker. Jonathan Tropper wrote the screenplay. The movie opens on May 28, 2027.
- Ryan Gosling
- Flynn Gray
- Matt Smith
- Mia Goth
- Aaron Pierre
- Simon Bird
- Jamael Westman
- Daniel Ings
- Amy Adams
| Writer | Jonathan Tropper |
| Setting | Five years after Episode IX |
| Release date | May 28, 2027 |
The episode has circulated online and been described by some as a set crash. Fans and reporters continue to discuss the dramatic on-set moment. Ryan Gosling regrets missing it and has shared the anecdote publicly.
