Ron Howard announces the name of the new Star Wars film on Twitter
With some help from Star Wars fan-favorite Chewbacca, director Ron Howard revealed the name of the new Han Solo film.
The film will provide the backstory on the smuggler who eventually turns into a war hero for the Rebel Alliance and woos Princess Leia. Alden Ehrenreich snagged the title role while Emmy award winner Donald Glover plays Solo’s friend and gambling buddy Lando Calrissian.
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Howard came in mid-production after Lucasfilm and prior directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller agreed to part ways after disagreements on the vision of the movie.
Hey #Twitterville we just wrapped production so here’s a special message #StarWars pic.twitter.com/8QJqN5BGxr
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) October 17, 2017
Solo: A Star Wars Story is the title of the origin stand alone movie from the blockbuster movie series that is scheduled to be released on May 25.
