Thescreescore – Director Shawn Levy has officially confirmed that Thomas Newman, a 15-time Academy Award nominee, will compose the score for the highly anticipated Star Wars: Starfighter. In a recent interview on the "On Film…with Kevin McCarthy" podcast, Levy expressed his profound admiration for Newman’s work, citing scores from films like The Shawshank Redemption, Road to Perdition, Finding Nemo, and American Beauty as personal favorites.
Levy emphasized the importance of crafting a score that honors the classical inspiration of the Star Wars universe while forging its own unique identity, distinct from the iconic themes of John Williams. He sought a composer capable of delivering a soundtrack that is both grand and thematically rich.
"I was thinking about this movie and what I need the music to be, because it wants to be sort of classically inspired," Levy explained. "But no, it’s not gonna be remixes of Williams cues. It may be inspired by some of that, but I knew that I needed a big-hearted movie score from a composer who, like John Williams, doesn’t shy away from themes."
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Driven by his admiration for Newman’s artistry, Levy reached out to the composer directly, sharing the script and his vision for Star Wars: Starfighter. To Levy’s delight, Newman embraced the project. "So, I called up Tom Newman. You don’t understand, I’m a fan. And I said, ‘Hey, it’s Shawn Levy. Would you ever consider—?’ And he said, ‘Send me the script, and describe your vision.’ And I did both those things, and it was yes. And I’m so stoked… I’m so excited about it."
Star Wars: Starfighter, penned by Jonathan Tropper, is set five years after the events of Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker. The film boasts a stellar cast, including Ryan Gosling, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, and Amy Adams. Fans can look forward to its theatrical release on May 28, 2027.
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