Movies: Han Solo Solo Film (May 26, 2018): Alden Ehrenreich cast as Han Solo.

[JA]

http://variety.com/2016/film/news/star-wars-episode-viii-details-alden-ehrenreich-han-solo-1201816017/

‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ New Details Revealed, Alden Ehrenreich Officially Introduced as Young Han Solo
Ian Freer
July 17, 2016 | 08:54AM PT

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After months of speculation, Alden Ehrenreich (“Hail Caesar!”) was officially announced as young Han Solo. He was brought in front of the crowd of 4000 to a rapturous reception.

“We thought this was the hardest casting challenge of all time. They were the biggest boots to fill,” said Miller.

Casting Solo, Lord and Miller looked at over 3000 people, “but we cast the first person who walked through the door,” said Miller. “Sorry Kathy — we wasted your money.”

“I am going to take it out of your salary,” quipped Kennedy.

Ehrenreich said, “I read the sides and I loved them. I auditioned for six months. The coolest part was I went on the Falcon for a chemistry test with Chewbacca. It was unbelievable. It was more exciting than nerve-racking.”

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[Cush]

To quote Solo: "I got a bad feeling about this."

Not a fan of these types of movies/shows since we know how it ends. Might be worse in this case: "Yay, it's Solo! Oh wait, he get's killed by his own whiny brat in some 30+ years."

 

[MadDevil]

It will probably depend on how well Ehrenreich pulls off a young Han Solo. It's just hard to picture anybody but Harrison Ford as that character.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

I am definitely ok with seeing Han Solo movies.

Beats more movies about the Death Star.

 

[HanSolo]

At least Kasdan is writing and they didn't cast that Anthony Ingruber and his cringey Han Solo impression.

 

[Philly85*]

Okay this is starting to be overkill

 

[kingsholygrail]

Interesting. I wonder if they will pull anything from the old EU.

Okay this is starting to be overkill

Then don't watch it or read about it.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Okay this is starting to be overkill

They plan to release one movie per year for as long as they make money with them. If you think it is overkill 5 movies in, you will be sick of it by 2020

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

Is this going to be Episode VIII, or a spin off like Rouge One?

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

Is this going to be Episode VIII, or a spin off like Rouge One?

It's a spin off.

 

[Diamondillium]

I'm less against it than the majority.

Could be interesting.

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

I'm less against it than the majority.

Could be interesting.

Agreed. I like the talent behind it.

 

[HanSolo]

I'm willing to give it a chance. I loved episode 7. I know it's got its flaws but most of the star wars movies do. Rogue One looks really good. I think Disney is doing well with the franchise so far. And they've done Marvel justice for the most part. This isn't a GREAT idea but I don't think it's a surefire failure.

 

[GarbageGoal]

I've only seen this guy in "Hail Caesar!". And he was good. Don't know if I get this, though....

 

[PercivalGraves]

Disney have a great track record this should be good .

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Is this going to be Episode VIII, or a spin off like Rouge One?

The Empire Blushes Back

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

The Empire Blushes Back

Return of the Magenta


Never was good at spelling.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

I've only seen this guy in "Hail Caesar!". And he was good. Don't know if I get this, though....

Tetro is his first film and he was great in that.

 

[Duke33]

Okay this is starting to be overkill

Agreed. Would be nice if there was a crop of good movies at some point that weren't Avenger-related, or recycled/spin-offs, or remakes.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

The Empire Blushes Back

 

[third man in]

I knew they were going to do this, but I wanted and Obi Wan movie instead.

 

[MadDevil]

I knew they were going to do this, but I wanted and Obi Wan movie instead.

Yeah, but what do you have an Obi-Wan movie about? His battles with the Sand People while living in the middle of the Tatooine desert?

 

[sully1410]

I like the casting.

 

[Philly85*]

well I love Star Wars, Force Awakens was very good, I think it's nice having a decade + between a new series, I think when stuff is done in haste just to strike while the iron is hot and capitalize on the craze, the quality drops, and now Hollywood just floods us with stuff for the sake of making money... people need to start branching out and finding other stuff... I don't want Star Wars to become like all the rest of these comic book movie franchises which have IMO completely destroyed Hollywood and consuming the industry almost entirely, transforming into a one trick pony.

I'm down with Rogue One, the trailer looks cool, but take it easy with all the other spin offs.

 

[irunthepeg]

At least Kasdan is writing and they didn't cast that Anthony Ingruber and his cringey Han Solo impression.

I'd rather go with that guy cause he actually looks like a young Harrison Ford and, if this is something they want to do multiple movies with, coach him well and give him time to grow as an actor into the role. Cause at least he looks like Solo