According to a new report, actor Matt Smith is being eyed for the main villain role in the upcoming Star Wars movie set to be directed by Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine, Stranger Things).

The rumored role is described as a "Sith-like" character who pilots a unique starfighter. This potential casting would place Smith opposite Ryan Gosling, who has been previously rumored as the top choice for the film's hero.

The article notes that this isn't Smith's first involvement with the Star Wars franchise. He was famously cast in a significant role for The Rise of Skywalker (widely believed to be a version of Palpatine's son or clone), but his part was entirely cut from the final film.

It's important to remember that Levy's film is still in the early stages of development, and none of this information has been officially confirmed by Lucasfilm or the actors involved.

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