Dec 15, 2015 oscarnominated screenwriter lawrence kasdan gives insight on finding the next harrison ford for the star wars spinoff film featuring a young han solo. Mark hamill reacts to his star wars audition video. Casting director jeanne mccarthy held auditions for actors aspiring to play young han solo in the 2018 movie. Because harrison ford made han solo so iconic, recasting the part for the new solo. Supposedly, the han solo role in the original star wars was his for the taking, with some saying he was high on the list for george lucas. Han solo movie auditions took place on the millennium falcon. Oscarnominated screenwriter lawrence kasdan gives insight on finding the next harrison ford for the star wars spinoff film featuring a young han solo. Star wars animated fan film auditions, casting calls. Two of them are quite good anthony ingruber and jamie costa both talented. One of the most iconic and merchandized characters of all time is coming back in a big way this december, when the star wars saga makes its triumphant return under the leadership of lucasfilms kathleen kennedy and disney in star wars. Han solo star wars movie audition draws more than 2500. Actor saoirse ronan expressed regret about going public with her audition for star wars, while director jj abrams praises english actors and more open auditions announced in chicago.
The first star wars standalone film, gareth edwards rogue one, opens on december 16, 2016. Star wars animated fan film backstage auditions, casting. Woody harrelson on alden ehrenreichs acting after unsatisfactory rumours star wars new han solo alden ehrenreich has been branded a great actor by costar woody harrelson. Jan 02, 2016 most of you already know that rogue one. According to imdb, jeanne mccarthy is the official casting director behind the upcoming star wars movie. Dec 03, 2015 over 2,500 actors have so far auditioned for the role of young han solo in the forthcoming star wars spinoff movie, in a wideranging hollywood casting search that has been described as one of. The hollywood reporter has details about the casting process for the untitled han solo spinoff movie, which is set to begin filming in early 2017 for a may 25, 2018 release date from a script by.
Forgotten han solo recalls failed audition and radio. The 28yearold actor was the first person to audition for the role. The actor even portrayed a younger version of fords character in the 2015 film the age of. Star wars screenwriter reveals when filming starts, confirms release date alden ehrenreich to play young han solo in star wars prequel film first photo from han solo movie set. Entertainment weekly recently reported that the walt disney company, the new owner of lucasfilm since 2012, is developing a standalone movie featuring han solo which would. Episode vii will be the sequel to the original, groundbreaking trilogy of a new hope, the empire strikes back and return of the jedi. Westworld star luke hemsworth reveals he auditioned for. Several established actors have auditioned for the young han solo movie, but thousands in total are being considered for the star wars film. With a massive casting search already underway to find han solos younger self, a lot of names have been floated around for the honors. A star wars story, that total is poised to continue to grow. Following lucasfilms official slection of alden ehrehreich for the role of young han solo, conan obrien has released a parody video of alist auditions.
Young han solo audition tapes conan on tbs duration. A star wars story will have two movie sequels says han. Between auditions for solo, ehrenreich took a trip out to. Dec 02, 2015 of all the announced star wars spinoff movies coming in the next few years, one of the most intriguing is the untitled young han solo film directed by christopher miller and phil lord. Carpenter to han solostar wars impact on harrison fords. Young han solo audition tapes conan on tbs youtube.
According to the hollywood reporter, disney and lucasfilm have. Dec 03, 2015 the han solo movie is scheduled for a may 2018 release. How alden ehrenreich beat out 3,000 actors to star in solo. Star wars han solo movie woody harrelson defends alden. Harrison ford accidentally auditioned for the role of han solo in star wars. Abrams star trek, super 8, lost from a top secret script by himself and star wars legend lawrence kasdan, the writer of empire. The story of the star wars trilogy, lucas was looking for an actor who exuded the bright and energetic qualities he intended for the character.
Ford was not a wellknown name when he played solo in the original star wars either. Shes known for casting ben afflecks the accountant, captain fantastic, american ultra and foxcatcher. Daredevils charlie cox failed his han solo audition because. May 25, 2018 perry king botched an audition for the original star wars, but later was cast as han solo in a 1980s radio drama production of a new hope. Want to audition for a role on the new han solo movie. Here is when the boba fett movie is going to be released. The force awakens, fans are already excited to see the next movie in the billion dollar franchise. Of all the announced star wars spinoff movies coming in the next few years, one of the most intriguing is the untitled young han solo film directed by christopher miller and phil lord. Directed by ron howard, produced by lucasfilm and distributed by walt disney studios motion pictures, it is the second star wars anthology film following rogue one 2016. Every actor in hollywood is auditioning to play han solo vogue. Solo follows the early days of on one of the star wars most iconic characters, han solo, first.
Young han solo movie auditioning more than 2,500 actors. Han solo star wars movie audition draws more than 2500 actors. The star wars universe features a whole cast of memorable characters, and the macho smuggler han solo is probably the coolest of them all. On todays episode our movie experts discuss what makes a good prequel, recasting iconic characters, and the proper amount. Robot star rami malek as han solo might be too much to ignore. We are, of course, referring to the one and only han solo, the lovable antiheroic scoundrel who helped millions of.
After lucas sold lucasfilm to disney in 2012, kasdan was hired to write star wars. Episode vii will begin very soon, with most of the shooting being done in the legendary pinewood studios in. Of course, the casting processes for force awakens and the young han solo movie are quite different. Over 2,500 actors have so far auditioned for the role of young han solo in the forthcoming star wars spinoff movie, in a wideranging hollywood casting search that has been described as one of. The announcement of the century has come and it is about to change the movie industry forever. Star wars creator george lucas began developing a han solo prequel in 2012, and commissioned lawrence kasdan to write the screenplay. In lucass 1974 screenplay for star wars, a 2page script titled the star wars. The walt disney company has purchased the star wars franchise and all of its vast holdings and now a brand new trilogy at least of films is in production.
Perry king botched an audition for the original star wars, but later was cast as han solo in a 1980s radio drama production of a new hope. Every actor in hollywood is auditioning to play han solo. Episode vii will begin very soon, with most of the shooting being done in the legendary pinewood studios in england, and disney and lucasfilm plan to have the. Director pair christopher miller and phil lord of the lego movie and 21 jump street fame will work with disney and lucasfilm to find an actor to step into the boots of solo. A star wars story cowriter jon kasdan reveals fanfavorite pick anthony ingruber auditioned for the role of young han solo. King memorably gave voice to solo in a trio of wildly popular and warmly remembered radio adaptations of the three original movies in filmmaker. The two actors on display present a radical change. Dec 06, 2017 the star wars universe features a whole cast of memorable characters, and the macho smuggler han solo is probably the coolest of them all. During an adventure into the criminal underworld, han solo meets his future copilot chewbacca and encounters lando calrissian years before joining the rebellion. The force awakens 2015, leaving his son jonathan to complete the solo script.
The singer could have entered the star wars universe. Did freddy krueger actor robert englund really audition for han solo in star wars. Alden ehrenreich was first han solo actor to audition, directors said. Casting search for young han solo in star wars spinoff. Jul 17, 2016 han solo is getting back in action and directors phil lord and chris miller say that despite a grueling casting process, their ultimate choice was the first person they saw.
Episode 7 is coming soon and auditions for a number of lifechanging roles will be coming. Woody harrelson on alden ehrenreichs acting after unsatisfactory rumours star wars new han solo alden ehrenreich has been branded a. Apr 24, 2018 alden ehrenreich will return as han solo after. Before harrison ford watch his audition tape here and alden ehrenreich were cast as han solo in the star wars film franchise, a number of. Hollywood is on the hunt for the next han solo for disneys muchanticipated star wars prequel spinoff. Check out our list of the 10 most interesting names, as well. 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. The hollywood reporter reported that 2,500 actors showed up. A star wars story original directors said alden ehrenreich was literally the first actor they saw for han solo, but they still auditioned 3,000 people. Before alden ehrenreich nabbed the part, every actor worth their salt tried out to play the star wars smuggler. Weve seen a lot of scffi movie prequels recently with planet of the apes, alien, and the upcoming solo. Star wars casting call for young han solo has over.
Star wars screenwriter reveals when filming starts, confirms release date alden ehrenreich to play young han solo in star wars. These guys were almost han solo in star wars, not harrison ford. Dave franco on his young han solo movie audition collider. The first star wars standalone film, gareth edwards rogue one, opens on december 16. Watch celebrities audition to be young han solo on conan. Star wars was being filmed at the same time as rocky, the film that launched sylvester stallone to stardom. With so many people auditioning, theres no reason to get excited about any particular name mentioned, much as the potential of mr. Watch celebrities audition to be young han solo on. Can we have an allbill hader star wars movie, please. The force awakens is scheduled is coming out on december 18, but the next star wars movie, due to be released in may of 2018 is already generating coverage. A look back at solo a star wars story amateur auditions. The han solo movie is scheduled for a may 2018 release.
In the draft, solo is a ureallian, and is described as a huge greenskinned monster with no nose and large gills. He is the franchises embodiment of masculinity, one of the most beloved outlaws of all time, and the luckiest troublemaker in the entire galaxy. With alden ehrenreich, woody harrelson, emilia clarke, donald glover. Daredevils charlie cox failed his han solo audition. The most highly anticipated is arguably the movie about young han solo. Watch harrison fords brilliant audition for han solo in. The hunt for a new han solo actor is officially underway. Mark hamill is reacting and mocking his original 1976 star wars audition video. The hemsworth name may be hollywood royalty, but that didnt help luke.
Did freddy krueger actor robert englund really audition. Carpenter to han solostar wars impact on harrison fords career. Nov 11, 20 actor saoirse ronan expressed regret about going public with her audition for star wars, while director jj abrams praises english actors and more open auditions announced in chicago. Dave franco describes the experience of auditioning for the star wars spinoff young han solo movie and talks about the difficulty of casting the. Lawrence kasdan on casting a young han solo collider. Aug 25, 2015 this additional star wars story will tell the tale of how young han solo became the smuggler, thief, and scoundrel. Well, heres the latest casting information and audition details about the upcoming han solo movie, so you can audition for the latest star wars movie. A star wars story, the first standalone movie directed gareth edwards, is coming in december 2016, and star wars. A star wars story or simply solo is a 2018 american space western film based around the star wars character han solo, also featuring his original trilogy coprotagonists chewbacca and lando calrissian. Casting han solo was harder than blowing up the death star. Of course, walken did end up with a part in another 1977.
A star wars story will have two movie sequels says. Solo a star wars story audition compilation amateur version. Coincidentally, lucas and the star wars crew were casting their movie across the hall. Han solo was created by george lucas during the development of lucass 1977 film star wars, and is present in lucass 2page the star wars. Westworld star luke hemsworth reveals he auditioned for han solo in solo. We also know that a prequel focused on han solo movie is in the works. Shes known for casting ben affleck s the accountant, captain fantastic, american ultra and foxcatcher. Did harry styles audition for the new han solo movie. Dec 02, 2015 with so many people auditioning, theres no reason to get excited about any particular name mentioned, much as the potential of mr. Jun 26, 2017 for visionary filmmaker george lucas, finding the perfect han solo was a painstaking process, to say the least.
As part of a new campaign with omaze, hamill is watching the audition for the luke skywalker role with. Over 2,500 actors have so far auditioned for the role of young han solo in the forthcoming star wars spinoff movie, in a wideranging hollywood casting search that. Solo cowriter confirms anthony ingruber auditioned for han. While hes played many different parts in blockbuster films over his long career, harrison fords most important role is still likely that of han solo in 1977s star wars. Jul 25, 2016 can we have an allbill hader star wars movie, please.
Dec 02, 2015 the force awakens is scheduled is coming out on december 18, but the next star wars movie, due to be released in may of 2018 is already generating coverage. 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. Aug 20, 2015 as star wars innocently goodhearted hero of the hour, casting the right luke was certainly the most challenging part of the audition process. Kevin smith how not to actually, the clerks maestro submitted a video in the hopes of being chosen to direct the new star wars movie. Han solo is getting back in action and directors phil lord and chris miller say that despite a grueling casting process, their ultimate choice was the first person they saw. Thendirectors phil lord and chris miller went through an exhaustive casting process testing thousands of actors. As star wars innocently goodhearted hero of the hour, casting the right luke was certainly the most challenging part of the audition process. After returning to his smuggling ways, han solo is recruited by princess leia. Westworld star luke hemsworth reveals he auditioned for han. Dec 02, 2015 with a massive casting search already underway to find han solo s younger self, a lot of names have been floated around for the honors. Mark hamill luke skywalker reacts to his original star wars audition omaze duration. Of those that auditioned, hamill secured the role thanks to his. How to audition for a role on the upcoming star wars han solo movie.
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