The han solo movie is the second star wars anthology film, following the standalone prequel rogue one. A primary character in the original film trilogy, han is the owner and captain of the millennium falcon, along with his wookiee copilot chewbacca. Han solo, smugglerturnedrebel fighter, was played by a 33year old harrison ford in a new hope. A star wars story may 25th, theres new life for the character, with actor alden ehrenreich taking on the role of the younger, preleia, prerebellion han. The rumored episode vii plot currently involves daisy ridley and john boyegas characters discovering a lost lightsaber and embarking on a journey for awol jedi master luke skywalker, who disappeared following the events of return of the jedi. Han solo is a fictional character and protagonist in the star wars franchise. Put down your pitchforks, lay to rest your conspiracy theories, let the old scoundrel rest in peace. Before solo, ford had appeared onscreen in supporting roles exclusivelyafter solo, he was a bona fide star. He is uncontested for the coolest man in that galaxy far, far away at least until lando calrissian shows up.
Harrison ford list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Kid, ive flown from one side of this galaxy to the other. The movie takes place in 0 aby after the battle of yavin and han solo was born in 29 bby before battle of yavin. The explanation for this is that he turned ten right after episode i, and the two movies are actually about ten years and one month apart. In the recent solo movie, han is supposed to be 19 years old. How old is luke skywalker throughout the star wars movies. I figured since i couldnt find the entire original jabba cut on youtube, i would upload it myself. Solo demonstrated how devoted han was to qira, and its possible that sometime after kylo. Han solo is a star wars fan favorite, but will he return for episode 8. After thousands of actors were considered to portray a younger han solo for a star wars spinoff, alden ehrenreich has landed the coveted role.
He is a wookiee, a tall, hirsute, bipedal, intelligent species originating from the fictional planet of kashyyyk. In the original star wars film, han and chewbacca reluctantly became involved in the rebel alliances struggle against the galactic empire after being recruited by jedi. There are now 228973 members between us we own 24,745,085 sets worth at least. By the time everyone meets in a new hope, when luke and leia are around 18 years old, han would be 43. It is the first film in the star wars original trilogy. Was boba fett originally supposed to be in episode 4. You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and. Just have a look to the beginning of star wars episode vii.
Han solo s main task in the story is to provide a foil for luke. If thats the case, it would be very plausible for han, leia and chewie to accompany the youngsters on the search for their old. Older sources put luke and leia at either 18 or 20 years old at the time of episode iv, but we now know that they are born in episode iii, which takes places 19 years before. Older sources say that c3po was built 112 years before the battle of yavin. Heres how han solo will return in star wars episode 8. I thought this meant the movie takes place before episode 1 prior to darth mauls death. Mark hamil played luke skywalker in star wars episode 4, 5, and 6. Harrison ford was 33 years old when he started filming george lucas original star wars film, later subtitled a new hope. Ever since that first menacing star destroyer loomed across movie screens in 1977, kids of all ages have been enamored with the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess leia, and all their friends and enemies. Disneylucasfilm after his lightsaber duel with rey on the darth star ii wreckage, kylo is comforted by the force ghost of galaxys scruffiest nerfherder, han solo. Star wars episode iv a new hope 1977 hans solo bounty hunter harrison ford luke and ben meet hans solo. Carrie fisher as princess leia organa and harrison ford as han solo in the original 1977 star wars. Since fans have concluded that solo takes place sometime between episode iii and episode iv, that means that chewbacca was about 200 years old when audiences first met him in 1977s episode iv.
Lego boba fett and han solo in carbonite new york comiccon 2017 exclusive, itemtype. Meaning that reys parents could be han solo and qira. The film is set about nineteen years after the formation of the galactic empire. Gives han solo s smuggler skin a shave and his old blue pants giving him his look from a new hope. While most have accepted the death of han solo as a fact, some star wars fans havent been so willing to let go of the legend, played by harrison ford, and their obsessive digging for the truth may have. Han solo, known only as han until being given the surname solo by an imperial recruitment officer, and also known as cadet 124329 when serving as an imperial cadet, was a human male smuggler. A new hope, so this means that the new film will be set approximately 15. Taking place between episode iii and iv, it introduces us to a younger. I am going off of the wookieepedia timeline for episodes 37. Harrison ford born july, 1942 is an american actor, aviator, and environmental activist.
Before you even start, you need to be warned that there are spoilers ahead that could ruin your viewing of star wars the. In this episode, he is born at the very end of the movie, so he is less than 1 month old at the oldest. Hokey religions and ancient weapons are not a good match for a blaster at your side, kid. Anakin is 20 in episode ii, but he was 9 in episode i, which took place ten years earlier. Episode iv a new hope, originally released as star wars, and currently marketed as simply star wars. Star wars and its derivative media are property of lucasfilm ltd.
A new hope is a 1977 film written and directed by george lucas. We dont know exactly how long ago, but sure he is dead. Solo was originally supposed to appear in episode iii. This is because the movie takes place 10 years before the events in a new hope. He gained worldwide fame for his starring role as han solo in the original star wars trilogy and would reprise the role decades later in the sequel trilogy. All footage belongs to 20th century fox, lucasfilm, and disney. By 2002, lucas was already twothirds of the way through the task of. Introduced in the original star wars film in 1977, leia is princess of the planet alderaan, a member of the imperial senate and an agent of the rebel alliance. A major key to understanding han s character is the clue provided by his last name. Its not easy to discern how old han is actually supposed to be in his own origin movie, since it a stretches across a span of three years, b has the actual age of the actor to contend with, and c the age of han in the original movies is never stated outright. In case you were wondering, harrison ford was 35 years old when he played han solo for the first time in 1977s star wars. Fords han solo is charismatic and sexy, the funniest character in a new hope, and likable despite his apparent arrogance and selfishness. This obviously places the film before episode 4, but its relation to episodes confuses me. He became a leader in the alliance to restore the republic and an instrumental figure in the defeat of the galactic empire during the galactic civil war.
Due to his terrible burns, living in a mechanical suit, and using the dark side for so long, he appears older. Star wars the force awakens came out this weekend, and theres hope han solo will return for episode viii. Did lucasfilm just confirm han solo will return in star. Its the ship that made the kessel run in less then 12 parsecs. Roguish and handsome, han can be a smuggler, swindler, and mercenary depending on the situation. With mark hamill, harrison ford, carrie fisher, alec guinness. Episode v took place 3 years later, and vi 1 year after that, making vader 47 at the time of his death. We have further confirmation that harrison ford will be back for star wars episode 8. Even kids as young as 2 and 3 can name all the franchises major characters which often tempts parents who also grew up loving the movies. Ford is also widely known for his portrayal of indiana jones in the titular film franchise and as tom clancys jack ryan in the spy thrillers.
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