6 Years Later, Star Wars Is Redeeming A Villain Casting Mistake
Briefly

Matt Smith, known for his roles in Doctor Who and House of the Dragon, has been confirmed to play a major villain in the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter. Previously, he was rumored to have a role in The Rise of Skywalker, but it was cut before filming. The new film, set five years after The Rise of Skywalker, provides Smith another opportunity to assume a villainous role, alongside Ryan Gosling's hero and Mia Goth's character. Speculation remains about potential connections to Emperor Palpatine from the previous film.
Matt Smith has transitioned from the iconic Doctor Who to adversarial roles like Prince Philip and Daemon Targaryen, establishing himself as a versatile villain actor.
In Shawn Levy's upcoming Star Wars film, Star Wars: Starfighter, Matt Smith will portray a major villain, adding to his growing list of memorable antagonistic characters.
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