Eva Mendes is finally making her return to the silver screen! The latest rumor for Star Wars: Starfighter suggests that the actress may end up playing a small role in the movie.
While the name may not ring a bell to some of the younger readers out there, there was a time where Eva Mendes was up there was one of the biggest actresses working in Hollywood. However, following her retirement from acting in 2012 to focus on building a family with her husband Ryan Gosling, fans have been wondering if she’ll ever make her return in front of a camera.
It seems those fans may finally be in luck. A rumor from Hollywood insider DanielRPK suggests that Eva Mendes is set to return to theaters in the upcoming Shawn Levy movie Star Wars: Starfighter alongside her husband Ryan Gosling. According to the rumor, the two will maintain their relationship on-screen, with Mendes playing the wife of Gosling’s leading man.
Is Eva Mendes Acting Again?
While this rumor may seem exciting to fans of Eva Mendes, fans should temper their expectations when it comes to a full return to the theatrical arts. It’s likely that Mendes is taking her role in Star Wars: Starfighter simply because it’s a very big paycheck for a small role she can do with her husband Ryan Gosling.
Depending on how successful Star Wars: Starfighter is, it’s possible that Eva Mendes makes another return for future installments in the franchise. Though given the actor nor her agency have made any official statement about her return, it’s not likely that she’ll be putting too much stock in the outcome of the upcoming film.
Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter is set to release on May 28, 2027. Stay tuned for the latest news regarding the Star Wars universe and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content!
