Mikey Madison Turned Down a ‘Star Wars’ Role, Fans Say, “What a boss!”

In the city where dreams wear designer labels and cameras never sleep, Hollywood’s elite get a golden ticket to the world fans adore from afar. Tinseltown may be bursting with roles, but some opportunities sparkle brighter than others. Landing a spot in mega franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe or DC Comics is often seen as striking cinematic gold. Yet, fresh off her Oscar win and with the industry at her feet, Mikey Madison made headlines for turning down a Star Wars role. However, instead of backlash, fans are actually applauding her for the bold move—proof that sometimes, saying no takes more star power than saying yes.
According to a recent Variety report, citing industry sources, Mikey Madison was reportedly offered a role in Shawn Levy’s new and untitled Star Wars movie. However, the Anora actress has passed on the galactic opportunity, and the conversation has since ended. The Deadpool & Wolverine director, Levy, has been working and developing the project since late 2022. He is producing under the banner of his 21 Laps company, alongside Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.
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Shawn Levy’s upcoming Star Wars movie is said to be a self-contained project, unrelated to the Skywalker Saga, which ended with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 2019. It will star Ryan Gosling, and screenwriter Jonathan Tropper, famous for his work in This Is Where I Leave You and The Adam Project, will write the screenplay. The unnamed Star Wars film would follow The Mandalorian & Grogu.
While the reasons behind Oscar-winner Mikey Madison opting out of the Star Wars project remain under wraps, fans could not help but exclaim, “What a boss!”, taking note of her bravery.
Mikey Madison’s decision not to participate in Star Wars has fans rallying around her
Before Mikey Madison clutched onto that tiny golden man at the Dolby Theatre, certain decisions surrounding her Oscar-winning film, Anora, sparked major controversies. Although the worldwide probe about the actress was inevitable, many rolled their side eyes. While rejecting a Star Wars offer could have easily had fans showing their back again, surprisingly, they were far from critical of their stances about Madison’s decision.
Some fans sternly warned her to maintain her distance from Disney, Marvel, or Star Wars.
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Meanwhile, a few thought she was already too big for Star Wars. Many even gave Madison the pats because of her confidence, having taken a bold leap of faith by declining an offer this big right after her Oscar win. Though the reasons behind her turning down the Star Wars offer remain a mystery, one thing is crystal clear: whether the Force is with her or not, the fans absolutely are.
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Edited By: Itti Mahajan
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