Shawn Levy Spills on 'Star Wars: Starfighter' Score with Thomas Newman
Director Shawn Levy has revealed that Thomas Newman will be composing the score for upcoming sci-fi film "Star Wars: Starfighter", promising a "classically inspired" soundtrack that deviates from John Williams' iconic themes.
Levy made the announcement during an episode of Kevin McCarthy's podcast, where he discussed his vision for the film and how he landed Newman as composer. The director simply picked up the phone and called Newman, inviting him to take on the job after sending over the script and a brief description of his concept.
"I knew that I needed a big-hearted movie score from a composer who, like John [Williams], doesn't shy away from themes," Levy explained. "The guy is a maestro... If you asked me to name my favorite scores, five of the top ten are Tom Newman."
Levy hopes that the resulting soundtrack will not only complement the on-screen action but also tell the narrative through its musical signatures. Fans of the Star Wars franchise and music enthusiasts alike are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to hear Newman's work for "Star Wars: Starfighter", which is set to hit theaters in 2027.
The collaboration between Levy and Newman marks an exciting development for both parties, offering a chance for fans to experience the director's vision through a unique musical lens. With "Star Wars: Starfighter" on the horizon, music enthusiasts will likely be among the first to get their hands on Newman's score, either at the upcoming Star Wars Celebration or when it becomes available post-release.
Director Shawn Levy has revealed that Thomas Newman will be composing the score for upcoming sci-fi film "Star Wars: Starfighter", promising a "classically inspired" soundtrack that deviates from John Williams' iconic themes.
Levy made the announcement during an episode of Kevin McCarthy's podcast, where he discussed his vision for the film and how he landed Newman as composer. The director simply picked up the phone and called Newman, inviting him to take on the job after sending over the script and a brief description of his concept.
"I knew that I needed a big-hearted movie score from a composer who, like John [Williams], doesn't shy away from themes," Levy explained. "The guy is a maestro... If you asked me to name my favorite scores, five of the top ten are Tom Newman."
Levy hopes that the resulting soundtrack will not only complement the on-screen action but also tell the narrative through its musical signatures. Fans of the Star Wars franchise and music enthusiasts alike are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to hear Newman's work for "Star Wars: Starfighter", which is set to hit theaters in 2027.
The collaboration between Levy and Newman marks an exciting development for both parties, offering a chance for fans to experience the director's vision through a unique musical lens. With "Star Wars: Starfighter" on the horizon, music enthusiasts will likely be among the first to get their hands on Newman's score, either at the upcoming Star Wars Celebration or when it becomes available post-release.
Shawn Levy thinks Thomas Newman is like John Williams but not exactly... still gonna be cool tho 
I'm all about that nostalgia vibes but also excited for something new 
Newman's work is always so good, gotta trust the director on this one 
shawn levy is finally gonna bring some new life 2 star wars with a fresh score 
and its not just any composer - we got the genius thomas newman on board!! 
like who else could make the star wars universe sound this epic? 
im lowkey hyped for the soundtrack and cant wait 2 c how levy and newman team up to create something iconic 
2027 cant come soon enough 
i'm hyped to hear how he's gonna twist those classic themes, make them his own while still paying homage to the franchise 
Levy really knows what he's doing, got Newman on board and now we're in for a treat 
can't wait to dive into that score when it drops, or at Star Wars Celebration 2027 
. Can't wait to hear it in 2027 
I'm all about that classic sound, so this just gets me pumped up 
! Levy's right on point too, a big-hearted score is what this movie needs 
!