Who is ready for a new Star Wars story? If that is you, then you are about to love this. A new, as of yet untitled, Star Wars story based on Hans Solo’s life before Star Wars: A New Hope is currently in production. Check out everything that we know so far about the movie that is set to hit theaters May 25th, 2018.
New Untitled Hans Solo Movie Begins Production
The adventure-filled past of the iconic scoundrel and everyone’s favorite Wookie is going before cameras this month when principal photography on the untitled Han Solo Star Wars Story officially began February 20th at Pinewood Studios, London.
The movie will explore the duo’s adventures before the events of Star Wars: A New Hope, including their early encounters with that other card-playing rogue from a galaxy far, far away, Lando Calrissian.
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are directors co-piloting the movie, with a 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.
“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.
Crewing the ship will be some of the industry’s top talent, including 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).
They will be joining returning Star Wars veteran crew members 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.
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My entire family, who are all Star Wars fans, is so excited for this! Will be very interesting to see how they play out Hans Solo.
This is going to be so awesome! Han is one of my favorite characters, and I love the casting!
This is amazing news to hear! SO much fun, I can’t wait to see it.
I am a major star wars fan! I cannot wait for this movie!
I bet there are a lot of Star Wars fans who are looking forward to this! When I saw Woody Harrelson was involved, it peaked my interest!
We are so excited about this new movie! Way too long to wait!
My family are huge Star Wars fans. We are so excited to see this movie when it comes out.
I am not a big Starwars fan but this sounds cool! It is always fun to learn more about characters.
My kids love all things Star Wars. This will be a great story line for all fans.
This sounds like it will be a good movie. I like the way the Star Wars franchise adds movies before and after and in the middle of previous movies.
This is awesome!!! My hubby and I LOVE Star Wars!
My family is so excited about seeing this movie. I love the cast and I think it’s going to be great!
I’m really looking forward to seeing this film this is GREAT NEWS!!!!