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Matt Smith is officially heading to a galaxy far, far away.
'The House of the Dragon' and 'Doctor Who' actor has joined the cast of 'Star Wars: Starfighter', the upcoming sci-fi epic from director Shawn Levy. Smith will portray one of the film’s key villains, marking his long-anticipated debut in the Star Wars universe.
Years after being rumoured for 'The Rise of Skywalker' (2019), Matt Smith has officially joined the 'Star Wars' universe. While fans once speculated he might play a young Palpatine, that was never confirmed. The actor later described the role as creatively ambitious, calling it part of a major narrative twist in the franchise — but noted that it never fully came together during production.
In 'Starfighter', Matt Smith is said to be one of several antagonists. Sources indicate that casting is still ongoing for another prominent villain role, with earlier reports suggesting that Mikey Madison was once in consideration for the female lead antagonist.
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More About 'Star Wars: Starfighter'
Ryan Gosling takes the lead in 'Star Wars: Starfighter', landing in theatres on 28th May, 2027. While the storyline remains a mystery, director Shawn Levy—famed for 'Stranger Things' and 'Free Guy'—is set to steer the franchise into bold new territory.
Meanwhile, Matt Smith continues to stretch his acting range, following his standout turn as Daemon Targaryen in HBO’s 'House of the Dragon'.
With Matt Smith officially on board, anticipation for 'Starfighter' is heating up as Lucasfilm continues to evolve the next chapter of the legendary space saga.
