Noah Romsdal Hallundbæk Sørensen
Star Wars: Starfighter is sparking buzz for more than just a rumored Tom Cruise cameo.
A brief behind-the-scenes story has unexpectedly shed light on the future of Star Wars on the big screen.
What began as a celebrity anecdote now appears to confirm a major creative direction for the franchise.
The revelation came from a high-profile interview, and its implications go far beyond who was holding the camera.
A surprising visit
According to Screenrants senior staff-writer, Kevin Erdmann, The New York Times, director Shawn Levy said Tom Cruise visited the set of Star Wars: Starfighter and helped film part of a scene.
“Now when you see the movie,” Levy said, “you’ll know that part of it was shot by Tom. I mean, how cool is that?”
Levy added that other major figures have also stopped by the production. “Last week Steven Spielberg was here. And now Tom Cruise is wielding a camera, ruining his very nice shoes,” he said.
The comments were framed as a lighthearted production story, adding buzz to a film set five years after Disney’s sequel trilogy and positioned as a step into unexplored corners of the galaxy.
Details in plain sight
However, The New York Times report included plot details that had not previously been confirmed.
The scene Cruise helped shoot was set in water and involved lightsabers, a significant disclosure for a project whose story elements have largely been kept under wraps.
The article also suggested that the characters played by Amy Adams and Mia Goth are Force-sensitive, placing them at the center of this newly revealed moment.
These details, while mentioned in passing, offer the clearest indication yet of what Starfighter will bring to the screen.
Canon questions emerge
The presence of lightsabers is notable because there had been no prior confirmation that such weapons would appear in a story set after The Rise of Skywalker. Their inclusion raises questions about who is using them and why.
It remains unclear whether the film will explore remnants of older traditions or introduce entirely new Force-wielding groups. The timing also invites speculation about the future of Rey’s efforts to rebuild the Jedi, though no direct links have been confirmed.
While Cruise’s involvement makes for an eye-catching anecdote, the confirmation of lightsabers may prove far more consequential for the direction of Star Wars storytelling.
Sources: Screenrant
