Han Solo Movie Confirmed By Lucasfilm, ‘Star Wars Anthology’ Set For 2018
Han Solo is getting his own movie, Lucasfilm confirmed in a statement Tuesday. The spin-off is part of the Star Wars Anthology series, which so far includes Rogue One, and is slated to open on May 25, 2018.
This is such exciting news for Star Wars fans that Han Solo was trending on Twitter pretty much all evening after the news broke. Han Solo is the intergallactic smuggler who becomes involved with the Rebellion when he meets Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Obi Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness).
Solo was immortalized by original trilogy actor Harrison Ford, and is one of the most popular characters in movies. The new Han Solo movie will focus on a young version of the role, which propelled Ford’s career into stardom.
As previously reported by the Inquisitr, Lucasfilm also announced The Lego Movie team of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have been selected to bring the Han Solo movie to life, and they couldn’t be more excited.
“This is the first film we’ve worked on that seems like a good idea to begin with. We promise to take risks, to give the audience a fresh experience, and we pledge ourselves to be faithful stewards of these characters who mean so much to us. This is a dream come true for us. And not the kind of dream where you’re late for work and all your clothes are made of pudding, but the kind of dream where you get to make a film with some of the greatest characters ever, in a film franchise you’ve loved since before you can remember having dreams at all.”
Also joining the Han Solo movie production are the father and son team of Lawrence Kasdan and Jon Kasdan, who will write the script that explores the smuggler’s younger years before we meet him in Star Wars: A New Hope. Lawrence Kasdan is the writer of another Harrison Ford film, Raiders of the Lost Ark, as well as the co-writer of The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The Kasdans also expressed their pleasure at being part of this movie, and working with Lord and Miller.
“We’re so excited to be working with Chris and Phil, who will bring a fresh new dimension to the Star Wars universe. They’re two of the smartest, funniest, and most original filmmakers around, and the ideal choice to tell the story of Han Solo, one of the coolest characters in the galaxy.”
We are not sure how young Han Solo will be in the movie, but everyone, including the Lucasfilm President and the film’s producer, Kathleen Kennedy, is super pumped to see how the creative minds develop the beloved character.
“It’s not just any filmmaker who can tell the story of such a beloved icon like Han Solo, and I’m excited to say we’ve found the perfect team to handle the task. Larry and Jon know all there is to know about the character, and Chris and Phil will bring their wit, style, energy and heart to tell Han’s story.”
Some have expressed concern that Miller and Lord already have a full plate with other projects, including The Lego Movie Sequel. However, most believe the pair will bring back the humor that was lost in the prequels. Now, fans have a long time to ponder on who is the ideal candidate to portray young Han Solo in the movie. Chris Pratt seems to be a popular choice, but we will have to wait and see.
Who is your choice to play the role in the Han Solo movie?
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