Rumors Swirl About Mara Jade and Luke Skywalker’s Son in Star Wars: Starfighter
A rumor has been circulating online for a few months about Star Wars: Starfighter, the upcoming Ryan Gosling–led film directed by Shawn Levy. According to discussions on Reddit, the movie may introduce Mara Jade, a fan-favorite character from the Star Wars Expanded Universe, with actress Amy Adams reportedly tied to the role.
The same rumor suggests the film could also feature Luke Skywalker’s son, potentially played by actor Flynn Gray. If true, this would mark a major shift, as Disney and Lucasfilm have largely avoided continuing the Skywalker family storyline in recent projects, aside from Rey’s self-declared Skywalker legacy.
Origins of the Rumor
The speculation gained traction from a thread posted by user JarJarJargon on the Star Wars subreddit. The post claimed:
Flynn Gray is cast in a leading role in Starfighter.
Amy Adams will appear in a limited role, rumored to be playing Gray’s on-screen mother.
Fans are speculating that Adams could be portraying Mara Jade and Gray could be her son with Luke Skywalker.
Could Amy be playing Mara Jade, and Flynn Gray be her and Luke’s son?
Starfighter is confirmed to take place in 40-41ABY.
Flynn Gray is 14 years old.
Ben Skywalker (legends) was born 26.5ABY - making him 14 at the time of this movie.
Luke was only canonically 53 when he died.
Amy Adams is 51. (Could be appearing in flashbacks only).
Ryan Gosling is confirmed to NOT be the child’s father.
Could be taking care of him now and trying to get him to Rey’s jedi temple (maybe Mara died at the hands of Kylo or during the destruction of the temple?)
According to the timeline mentioned, Starfighter is set around 40–41 ABY (After the Battle of Yavin). Flynn Gray, currently 14, would align in age with Ben Skywalker, Luke and Mara’s son in the now-non-canon Legends storyline.
Fan Skepticism
Despite the chatter, many fans doubt the rumor’s validity. Lucasfilm has repeatedly stated its intention to move away from the Skywalker saga, focusing instead on new characters and stories. Introducing Mara Jade and a Skywalker heir could reignite criticism from fans who feel Disney has already mishandled Luke’s legacy in the sequel trilogy.
Some fans argue that using Mara Jade primarily as a narrative device to reintroduce Luke’s bloodline would waste the potential of her character. Others worry it could lead to further controversy if Disney uses the storyline as a way to “fix” past criticisms of Luke or the Jedi Order.
Status of Starfighter
So far, Lucasfilm has not confirmed any of these details. What is official is that Ryan Gosling is leading the cast, with Levy directing. The film is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027.
Until further announcements are made, the rumors about Mara Jade and Luke’s son remain just that — unconfirmed fan speculation.