Star Wars: Starfighter Wraps Principal Photography with Tom Cruise as Camera Operator
Principal photography has recently wrapped on the upcoming film Star Wars: Starfighter, as announced by director Shawn Levy on Instagram. The movie is set to take place five years after The Rise of Skywalker and will explore a father-son dynamic. While plot details are scarce, one exciting behind-the-scenes tidbit revealed by Levy is that Tom Cruise took on the role of a camera operator for an action sequence involving a lightsaber duel in a water setting.
Levy shared that Cruise visited the London set of Star Wars: Starfighter along with other high-profile guests like Steven Spielberg. Cruise's impromptu involvement in the filming process added an unexpected twist to the production. The star-studded cast of the film includes Ryan Gosling, Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, and Amy Adams. Additionally, Thomas Newman has been tapped to compose the score for the movie.
Expressing his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to work on Star Wars: Starfighter, Levy described the project as a dream come true. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 28, 2027. Fans can anticipate an epic cinematic experience that continues the legacy of the beloved Star Wars franchise.