Young Han Solo Movie Casting for Young Lando Calrissian!!

Han Solo and Chewbacca won’t be the only familiar faces when the “Young Han Solo” Star Wars spinoff hits theaters. After a lengthy casting search to find their leading man, directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller finally settled on up-and-comer Alden Ehrenreich (Hail, Caesar!) to take the ambitious role. But now, with filming set to begin in January or February of 2017, the casting process is turning to the rest of the ensemble, and it … Continue reading Young Han Solo Movie Casting for Young Lando Calrissian!!

It’s Official: Alden Ehrenreich Confirmed as Young Han Solo; Filming, Casting Details Revealed!!

Lucasfilm made official today what we’ve already known for a few months: Alden Ehrenreich will lead the upcoming Young Han Solo Star Wars spinoff film. The news was announced during the “Future Filmmakers” panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe earlier today, as the film’s directors—Phil Lord and Chris Miller—were joined onstage by Ehrenreich himself. The kicker? Lord and Miller revealed that they saw 3,000 people for the role—including Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret … Continue reading It’s Official: Alden Ehrenreich Confirmed as Young Han Solo; Filming, Casting Details Revealed!!

Sony’s Animated Spider-Man Movie Lands a Director!!

While Marvel Studios is finally starting filming on its co-production with Sony Pictures on a live-action Spider-Man reboot, Sony is simultaneously continuing to forge ahead with Spider-Man projects of its own. Back in April 2015, Sony announced plans for an animated Spider-Man movie to be “masterminded” by The LEGO Movie and 21 Jump Street filmmakers Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Development continued, but Lord and … Continue reading Sony’s Animated Spider-Man Movie Lands a Director!!

Alden Eherenreich Is the New Han Solo!!

Ladies and gentlemen, the blaster has been handed down. After an exhaustive casting search, the lead in the upcoming young Han Solo Star Wars spinoff has been cast, and it’s none other than Alden Ehrenreich. The news was first reported by Page Six, of all places, but has subsequently been confirmed by the major trades. Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller—best known for helming the … Continue reading Alden Eherenreich Is the New Han Solo!!

Christopher Miller Teases ‘Untitled Han Solo Star Wars Anthology Film’ with New Image!!!

Disney/Lucasfilm’s Untitled Han Solo Star Wars Anthology Film may not have an official title or a lead actor yet, but you can be damn well sure it has some iconic weapons. Co-directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who can do no wrong after the successes of 21 Jump Street and The LEGO Movie to name a couple, are anxious to start shooting on the Star … Continue reading Christopher Miller Teases ‘Untitled Han Solo Star Wars Anthology Film’ with New Image!!!

‘Star Wars’ Han Solo Spin-Off Movie will also feature Chewbacca’s Origin Story!!

During the Deutsche Bank 2016 Media, Internet & Telecom Conference, Disney boss Bob Iger talked about the plans for both Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and the eventual spin-off that focuses on a young Han Solo. While Iger more or less rehashed the logline of Rogue One, he also revealed that the as of yet untitled Han Solo movie will actually be an origin … Continue reading ‘Star Wars’ Han Solo Spin-Off Movie will also feature Chewbacca’s Origin Story!!

Lego Movie Directors to helm Star Wars spin off – Han Solo film!!

Disney had been promising a series of spinoffs to the powerful “Star Wars” franchise it acquired when it bought LucasFilm. Now the studio is preparing a new feature focusing on the life of young hero Han Solo, to be directed by Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, the partners who gained acclaim by helming “The Lego Movie” and the “21 Jump Street” films, Walt Disney Studios … Continue reading Lego Movie Directors to helm Star Wars spin off – Han Solo film!!