Jonathan Tropper

“This isn’t a Skywalker saga movie … we’re not dealing with the history of the Rebellion, the First Order, the Resistance or the Empire, we’re kind of beyond all that”

Jonathan Tropper · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Jonathan Tropper clarified that 'Star Wars: Starfighter' is separated from the Skywalker saga.

“I was fortunate to have done three movies before with Shawn Levy. They approached Shawn and said, ‘We want you to do a Star Wars movie, and you can pick your writer,'”

Jonathan Tropper · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Jonathan Tropper explained how he was selected as the screenwriter for 'Star Wars: Starfighter.'

“And I landed the gig.”

Jonathan Tropper · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Jonathan Tropper recounted how he secured the writing job for the Star Wars film.

“It’s a simpler movie.”

Jonathan Tropper · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Jonathan Tropper described 'Star Wars: Starfighter' as a simpler movie.

“Everything has to be built on a Star Wars movie, you’re not going to Home Depot to get tables.”

Jonathan Tropper · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Jonathan Tropper noted the extensive craft and building work required for a Star Wars movie.

“I never experienced this before on a movie, the departments weren’t just executing, they were actually creatively inputting,”

Jonathan Tropper · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Jonathan Tropper described the creative input received from below-the-line departments on the Star Wars set.

“What we wanted to do was to tell a story that was free of (Star Wars) mythology. We were out ahead in the timeline, and we wanted something with as few barriers of entry as possible for new fans and viewers,”

Jonathan Tropper · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Jonathan Tropper discussed the creative goals for 'Star Wars: Starfighter.'

“His voice gets in your head.”

Jonathan Tropper · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Jonathan Tropper talked about writing dialogue inspired by Ryan Gosling.

“He would offhandedly say things; I knew that would make its way into the movie,”

Jonathan Tropper · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Jonathan Tropper reflected on working with Ryan Gosling and drawing inspiration from him.

“I don’t know if I walked into Marvel that I’d be a slam dunk by myself.”

Jonathan Tropper · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Jonathan Tropper commented on getting the opportunity to write the 'Ghost Rider' reboot.