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The First Han Solo Star Wars Story Cast Photo Arrives As Principal Photography Begins

21st February 2017 By Tim Isaac

In case anyone was wondering whether Alden Ehrenreich has the right look to be Han Solo, the first cast photo has arrived, which actually shows him to be a better ringer for a young Harrison Ford than you might expect. The pic has arrived to mark the start on principal photography on the currently untitled Han Solo Star Wars Story on February 20th at Pinewood Studios.

According to the press release, ‘The movie will explore the duo¹s adventures before the events of Star Wars: A New Hope, including their early encounters with that other card-playing rogue from a galaxy far, far away, Lando Calrissian. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are directors co-piloting the movie, with a cast that includes Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, Thandie Newton, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, with Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca.

“Watching such inspired people from all over the world, with such unique voices, come together for the sole purpose of making art, is nothing short of miraculous,” Lord and Miller said. “We can’t think of anything funny to say, because we just feel really moved, and really lucky.”‘

The untitled Han Solo Star Wars Story is set for release in May, 2018.

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ACTORS: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover DIRECTORS: Phil Lord, Chris Miller FILMS: Han Solo Movie

Westworld’s Thandie Newton Up For Young Han Solo Star Wars Movie

11th February 2017 By Tim Isaac

Some filming has already begun of Disney’s planned Star Wars movie based on what Han Solo was up to before the events of A New Hope, but it’s still adding to its cast. Variety reports that Westworld’s Thandie Newton is in talks for the movie, although not too surprisingly, there’s no info on what her character might be.

Alden Ehrenreich is taking over from Harrison Ford in the main role, with Donald Glover, Woody Harrelson, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Emilia Clarke also set to star. Harrelson will be Solo’s mentor, while Glover will be a young Lando Calrissian. However, it’s not known who the women will play.

The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street’s Phil Lord and Chris Miller are set to direct the movie, which is due out May 2018.

Newton, who’s previously been seen is the likes of Crash, 2012, Mission: Impossible II, and The Pursuit Of Happyness, is just coming off her acclaimed role as a robot in Westworld. The HBO show earned her a Golden Globe nomination.

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ACTORS: Thandie Newton DIRECTORS: Phil Lord, Chris Miller FILMS: Han Solo Movie

Woody Harrelson Circling Han Solo Spin-off Movie

4th January 2017 By Tim Isaac

The planned Han Solo spin-off film is really coming together with Alden Ehrenreich as the younger version of the character made famous by Harrison Ford, Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, and Emilia Clarke as the female lead (the character’s name is yet to be released). Now another name may be close to signing, as Variety says that Woody Harrelson is in early talks for the movie.

If he does end up in the movie, he will play a character described as a mentor to the young Han. As Harrelson has made a career out of playing laid back dudes, and more recently unlikely mentors in the likes of The Hunger Games and The Edge Of Seventeen, he seems a good choice to play someone who helped make Han Solo the man he was across four wildly popular movies.

Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street helmers Phil Lord and Chris Miller are set to direct the movie. It’ll be in cinemas May 2018.

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ACTORS: Woody Harrelson, Alden Ehrenreich DIRECTORS: Phil Lord, Chris Miller FILMS: Han Solo Movie

Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Dave Franco & Logan Lerman On Young Han Solo Shortlist

11th January 2016 By Tim Isaac

The role of a young Han Solo in the planned Star Wars spin-off about the legendary character was always bound to be a hotly fought over role, and also one where Disney/Lucasfilm and directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller were likely to cast a wide net while looking for the perfect person. Now Variety reports they’re narrowing in on the actorwho’ll land the role, soming up with a shortlist of a dozen names.

That list includes some hot young things, such as Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Dave Franco, Logan Lerman, Jack Reynor, Scott Eastwood, Emory Cohen, and Blake Jenner. Earlier in the search the makers considered both older and younger actors but it looks like they’ve decided their film Han Solo should be in his early 20s (although Eastwood is a little older as he’s 29).

It is very early to cast, as the movie isn’t expected to go into production until January 2017 (for release May 25, 2018). However it’s suggested the reason that they want to find their man now is because of a planned cameo in this year’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which is also set before the events of Star Wars: A New Hope.

All of the finalists are now expected to screen-test and the person who’ll be filling Harrison Ford’s boots will be chosen within the next few weeks.

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ACTORS: Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Dave Franco, Logan Lerman, Jack Reynor, Scott Eastwood, Emory Cohen DIRECTORS: Phil Lord, Chris Miller FILMS: Han Solo Movie