Solo was first introduced in the original film trilogy, and is portrayed by Harrison Ford in all three films. In Star Wars (1977), Solo and his Wookiee co-pilot Chewbacca accept a charter to transport Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi from Tatooine …

After breakthrough supporting roles in American Graffiti (1973) and The Conversation (1974), he gained worldwide fame for his role as Han Solo in the space opera film Star Wars (1977), a part he reprised in four sequels over the next four decades.

Sep 27, 2024 · Star Wars fans surely know that Harrison Ford has played Han Solo in the franchise, but what you might not know is that his casting involved a carpenter gig.

Nov 9, 2012 · Harrison Ford's relationship with Han Solo, the character he played in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, is what you might call ... complicated. He's generally open to discussing his other iconic role, Indiana Jones, but he tends to bristle when reporters raise the subject of Solo.

Jun 1, 2023 · In a candid interview with Esquire, Ford revealed the intriguing story of how he landed the iconic role of Han Solo in the Star Wars series, shedding light on a pivotal moment in his career. Harrison Ford's path to stardom was far from conventional. As a working actor, he sought small roles, never aspiring to be the leading man.

Apr 2, 2014 · Harrison Ford struggled for years as an actor before George Lucas cast him in 1973's American Graffiti. Ford then hit superstardom as Han Solo in the first three Star Wars films and as...

Aug 21, 2020 · Harrison Ford wanted Han Solo to die during the original trilogy, and here's why he thought the smuggler should die, even before The Force Awakens.

Jul 5, 2024 · That instantly eliminated Ford from the equation, which gave rise to one of Hollywood’s most exhausting casting calls that saw countless future superstars audition for the part of Han Solo.

Jul 12, 2022 · Despite names such as Kurt Russell, Christopher Walken and Nick Nolte reading for Han Solo, it was this handsome, laconic and effortlessly charismatic carpenter who was clearly the best...

Han Solo : Kid, I've flown from one side of this galaxy to the other; I've seen a lot of strange stuff. But I've never seen anything to make me believe that there's one all-powerful Force controlling everything.