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Hiroyuki Sanada has been around in the entertainment industry for a long, long time, gaining prominence for his incredible action prowess. The supremely talented actor, singer, and martial artist broke into the main scene of Hollywood with movies likeThe Last Samurai,The Wolverine, andJohn Wick: Chapter 4. Yet it is his recent miniseriesShōgun, that has brought him immense fame and acclaim across the world.
Starring as Yoshii Toranaga, the actor has been brilliant in the series, making fans desperate to see more of him. And while we don’t know what the actor’s future project will be, fans have been demanding that the actor be cast in James Mangold’sDawn of the Jediafter Sanada recently said he is a bigStar Warsfan.
Hiroyuki Sanada is a BigStar WarsStan!
There might not be enough words to praise an actor and martial artist as brilliant asHiroyuki Sanada. Known primarily for his stints within the action genre, Sanada has been working as an actor since the age of five. While he has gone on to essay several prominent roles in Japanese cinema, the actor’s first brush with international fame came withThe Last Samurai.
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And since then, it has been an amazing ride with several notable roles coming his way. However, it has been hisrecent appearance in the miniseriesShōgun, which has once again put him in the spotlight (seeVanity Fair).
Whilefans are desperate to witness Sanada’s talents once again, the actor’s future projects are unknown. In a recent interview withVariety, the actor was asked which universe would he like to enter next—Star Warsor Marvel,
“All of them. Especially Star Wars, cause I’m a big fan.”
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Also describing theStar Warsworld as amazing, Sanada’s revelation was welcomed by fans, many of whom expressed that he should be cast in James Mangold’sDawn of the Jedi.
Fans Want Hiroyuki Sanada to Star inDawn of the Jedi
TheStar Warsworld is constantly growing and expanding, with several projects coming up. One of these many projects isJames Mangold’sDawn of the Jedi, which is supposed to be tracing the origins of theStar Warsforce and will be set 25,000 years before the present timelines.
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While the script is in development (seeThe Hollywood Reporter) and no cast decided yet, fans want Hiroyuki Sanada to star in the film. A well-known action star and trained in martial arts, the actor’s presence would be a big advantage for the universe. Furthermore, he has already worked with Mangold inThe Wolverine, making him the perfect choice for the movie.
Yes! Please put him in Star Wars!
— Amanda 🥥🌴 🏳️🌈🐶🐱 (@tahoeadams)July 20, 2025
Give the man a lightsaber. NOW!
— wanderthought2018 (@jesmith732)July 31, 2025
https://twitter.com/realdodywidodo/status/1776490485718397233
James Mangold, MAKE HIM THE LEAD OF YOUR ‘DAWN OF THE JEDI’ MOVIE
— Sebastian Fawkes (@SebastianFawkes)August 11, 2025
Star Wars call this man and cast in somethingpic.twitter.com/aEP3EzdPHK
— Dekuthagoat (@MalikGalloway12)June 08, 2025
With the cast ofDawn of the Jediuncertain, fans seem to be eagerly supporting Hiroyuki Sanada’s potential casting in the movie. With his impressive martial arts skills and ability to bring depth and emotion to his roles, Sanada would surely be an amazing choice if he is ever cast in aStar Warsfilm.
Meanwhile,Shōguncan be streamed on Disney+.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
