Great news for STAR WARS fans! Earlier this week, principal photography began in London on the untitled Han Solo STAR WARS Story. The film will explore everyone’s favorite scoundrel and Wookie duo’s adventures before the events of STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE. Fans will even get to see their early encounter with Lando Calrissian!
The cast that includes Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, Thandie Newton, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, with Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller team up to direct the film.
According to a recent press release, “Watching such inspired people from all over the world, with such unique voices, come together for the sole purpose of making art, is nothing short of miraculous,” Lord and Miller said. “We can’t think of anything funny to say, because we just feel really moved, and really lucky.”
Written by Lawrence and Jon Kasdan, it will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur, Simon Emanuel and co-produced by Kiri Hart, Susan Towner and Will Allegra. Lawrence Kasdan and Jason McGatlin will executive produce.
Behind the scenes talent includes Academy Award nominee for his work on “Arrival,” Bradford Young (Director of Photography), Chris Dickens (Editor), Dominic Tuohy (SFX Supervisor), Rob Bredow (VFX Supervisor) and Brad Allan (Action Designer).
STAR WARS veteran crew members returning to work on this film include Neal Scanlan (Creature & Droid FX Creative Supervisor), Neil Lamont (Production Designer), Dave Crossman and Glyn Dillon (Co-Costume Designers), Jamie Wilkinson (Prop Master), Lisa Tomblin (Hair), Amanda Knight (Make-Up) and Nina Gold (UK Casting Director).
The untitled Han Solo STAR WARS Story is slated for release on May 25, 2018.
Who is excited for the new Han Solo film?
I received the above information as a blogger via Walt Disney Publications. All opinions are 100% my own.
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