Returning to reprise their roles in star wars episode viii. Harrison ford to miss 68 weeks of filming due to injury we are still confident the film can stay on schedule, a source says. Trey laymon has been a star wars fan since he was six years old and watched episode iv. He hasnt stated it outright but its what makes the most sense. He gained worldwide fame for his starring roles as han solo in the original star wars epic space opera trilogy and the title character of the indiana jones film series. It was weird to be on the star wars set and to share with harrison the feeling of i. The actor oozes a trademark blend of amiability and manliness. Jan 18, 2016 the site reports that harrison ford will be reprising his role as han solo. May 04, 2017 there have been few leading men in hollywood like harrison ford. Harrison ford was born on july, 1942 in chicago, illinois, to dorothy nidelman, a radio actress, and christopher ford born john william ford, an actor turned advertising executive. Episode 8 and harrison fords comments on solos fate.
Mar 12, 2015 episode viii is now scheduled to arrive in theaters on may 26th, 2017. Why harrison ford returned to star wars one last time. How much money did harrison ford make for star wars. The last jedi said han will still have a major part in the upcoming movie. Oct 30, 2017 how harrison ford convinced mark hamill to return to star wars.
The force awakens and his surprise return in the rise of skywalker many fans were surprised at the death and subsequent. Episode vii was announced and harrison ford was photographed in that circle of cast members, fans reacted with the equivalent of a joyful wookiee roar. His father was of irish and german ancestry, while his maternal grandparents were jewish emigrants from minsk, belarus. Why harrison ford returned to star wars for the rise of skywalker. Harrison ford born july, 1942 is an american actor, aviator, and environmental activist. Harrison ford signs iowa mans star wars truck in wichita. The actor hasnt always enjoyed the franchise and hes said so, numerous times over the years and. Will harrison ford return for episode viii of star wars. Harrison ford was asked in an interview with jimmy kimmel will han solo have any role in star wars episode 8 and it was so interesting what. Harrison ford uses crutch recovering from star wars injury. In 1975, director george lucas used him to read lines for actors being cast for parts in his upcoming space opera, star wars. Initially, hamillwho hardly appeared in the force awakens, but will have a much larger role in the next star wars installment, the last. Jun 16, 2014 harrison ford could miss up to eight weeks of filming after injuring his ankle on the set of star wars.
Carrie fisher may have just dropped a star wars episode 8 han solo spoiler. Out of the original three harrison ford is the only one who had a lasting career as a screen actor. Abrams explains how he lured him back for the rise of skywalker by anthony breznica n. Episode vii the daily mirror reports that ford, who reprises his iconic role as space. Harrison ford injury means star wars star off for eight. Harrison ford reaction to han solo being back in star wars.
Ford made his film debut in 1966 and spent most of the first ten years of his career in small supporting roles in both. He has been consistent in all the star wars movies and each of them are a mustwatch, including star wars. They agreed, as did harrison ford after being promised that han solo would. May 07, 2014 thats why, when the cast of star wars. He gained worldwide fame for his starring role as han solo in the original star wars trilogy and would reprise the role decades later in the sequel trilogy. Its the thing that will crush him, and the idea that he knows the spirit of his father. Apr, 2017 a live, onstage version of the star wars show at star wars celebration on thursday managed to get star wars creator george lucas and ford as surprise guest stars following the opening ceremony. Abrams join forces to take you back again to a galaxy far, far away as star wars returns with star wars.
Episode 8 is expected on hit the theaters in may 2017. Harrison ford is an american actor who has had a long and varied career in the entertainment industry across six different decades. In 1975, director george lucas used him to read lines for actors being cast for parts in his. To most actors, doing a star wars movie is essentially a nobrainer. Dec 21, 2015 star wars would not of been as successful if they didnt have harrison ford and carrie fisher showing in this,,that is one great reason i went to see this movie,they needed to show us older. And for the most part, of the three, still looks the part. Harrison ford, carrie fisher and mark hamill reunite for new film harrison ford could take up to 8 weeks to return to set of star wars episode vii harrison ford airlifted to hospital. Harrison ford reacts to the star wars episode 8 trailer. The trilogy consists of episodes vii through ix, chronologically following the.
Nineteen years after the formation of the empire, luke is thrust into the struggle of the rebel alliance when he meets obiwan kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of tatooine. Episode ix the rise of skywalker is a 2019 american epic space opera film produced, cowritten, and directed by j. Promotional image of harrison ford as han solo for star wars. The bluray version would upscale into 4k with sdr, but this new transfer is something special. While most have accepted the death of han solo as a fact, some star wars fans havent been so willing to let go of the legend, played by harrison ford, and their obsessive digging for the truth may have finally borne f. Harrison ford recently addressed the death of han solo in star wars. It was a 32 year wait, but ford finally got his wish when han solo bit the dust at the hands of his own son in last years star wars. Serkis and the late carrie fisher all reprising their roles from episode vii. Episode iv a new hope launched in theaters in 1977.
Harrison ford signs star wars truck belonging to oskaloosa man. Near the end of the film, han solo is killed by his. Unless you had tremedous recall of all the bit roles in american grafitti or the conversation, the first time the world at large set their eyes on harrison ford was in the little indie that could. Harrison ford clearly wont be back for meaty action in star wars, but its not impossible to see im returning as a force ghostesque vision that speaks to ren a he battles the darkness. The actual release date has not been reported yet, but the film is believed to have a summer. Mar 15, 2016 its clear that harrison ford wanted han solo to be able to add more to the star wars saga for a long time. Star wars 8 casting call reveals han solo will be back for force. How harrison ford convinced mark hamill to return to star wars. Star wars actor harrison ford reveals unusual secret to. Culture film news star wars 8 casting call reveals han solo will be back for force awakens sequel returning to reprise their roles in star wars episode viii. Dec 25, 2015 culture film news star wars 8 casting call reveals han solo will be back for force awakens sequel returning to reprise their roles in star wars episode viii.
Episode 8 and harrison ford s comments on solos fate. Star wars injury to sideline harrison ford for eight weeks. With mark hamill, harrison ford, carrie fisher, alec guinness. Its rumored that harrison ford and han solo will be a part of star wars. Harrison ford star wars episode 8, poe dameron lgbt. Harrison ford american actor born on july, 1942, harrison ford is an american actor and film producer. The star wars sequel trilogy is the third trilogy of the main star wars franchise, an american space opera created by george lucas. Dec 30, 2019 why harrison ford returned to star wars one last time the actor longed to be free of han solo, but j. Han solo is a fictional character and protagonist in the star wars franchise. It is the third installment of the star wars sequel trilogy, following the force awakens 2015 and the last jedi 2017, and the final episode of the nine. At the reading, steven spielberg noticed that ford was well suited for the part of han solo and convinced lucas to give harrison the role that would eventually shoot him to fame.
Its hard to imagine anyone else playing a lovable scoundrel like han solo. Star wars episode 8 to be released may 2017, disney ceo says. Ford has also been the star of many highgrossing hit hollywood blockbusters such as air force one and the fugitive, which have distanced him from his famous. I watched star wars or episode 4, or a new hope today just to compare with previous versions. Sep 16, 2015 star wars episode 8 will definitely bring back one classic cast member. Harrison ford paid 76 times more than newcomers daisy ridley and john boyega. Harrison ford born july, 1942 is an academy awardnominated actor and. Apr 18, 2017 harrison ford reacts to the star wars episode 8 trailer the last jedi harrison ford watches the episode 8 return of the jedi star wars trailer so funny.
I wouldnt be surprised to see his character survive for that very reason. Harrison ford addresses death and return of han solo. Star wars episode 8 will definitely bring back one classic. Star wars 8 the last jedi will seek a flashback featuring harrison ford s han solo with kylo ren, according to a new leak. It wasnt exactly a big secret that harrison ford wanted his wisecracking smuggler, han solo, to be killed off by george lucas in star wars. Harrison ford jokes that han solo is still alive in episode 8. Harrison ford jokes that han solo is still alive in. Mar 12, 2015 star wars episode 8 to be released may 2017. Why harrison ford embraces han solos star wars 7 ending. Actor harrison ford s han solo character from star wars episode vi. Harrison ford injury means star wars star off for eight weeks.
The film stars harrison ford, mark hamill, carrie fisher, adam driver, daisy ridley, john boyega, oscar isaac, lupita. Harrison ford was born on july, 1942 in chicago, illinois, to dorothy nidelman, a radio actress, and christopher ford born john. For a moment there in the 1970s, he teetered on the edge of giving it all up to become a carpenter. The star wars trilogy had the rare distinction of becoming more than just a series of movies, but a cultural phenomenon, a lifedefining event for its generation. We have further confirmation that harrison ford will be back for star wars episode 8. The actor hasnt always enjoyed the franchise and hes said so, numerous. Luke skywalker joins forces with a jedi knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the empires worlddestroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue princess leia from the mysterious darth vader. Lucasfilm was reluctant to reveal too much about the plot of star wars episode.
Luke skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy in star wars. Episode viii news is being kept secret, as is the case with every star wars project, but early rumors and leaks are beginning to piece together a sparse plot. Disney, han solo, harrison ford, star wars chris smith started writing about gadgets as a hobby, and before he knew it he was sharing his views on tech stuff with readers around the world. Harrison ford born july, 1942 is an academy awardnominated actor and director most famous for his portrayals of the character han solo in the star wars saga as well as the archaeologist indiana jones in the indiana jones franchise. Carrie fisher drops a star wars episode 8 han solo spoiler.
Did lucasfilm just confirm han solo will return in star wars. Harrison ford on whether han solo will return in future star wars. Harrison ford reacts to the star wars episode 8 trailer the. Oct 06, 2017 star wars legend harrison ford has revealed if han solo will make a come back in future movies like the last jedi. Fan theories about the force awakens abound about harrison ford in star wars episode 8, while lgbt fans hold out hope that poe dameron might be gay. Did lucasfilm just confirm han solo will return in star. All harrison ford movies ranked by tomatometer harrison ford movies ranked by tomatometer. Return of the jedi is shown on screen while musicians perform during star wars. While we dont know what all of the repercussions of the death of solo will mean for star wars. On its surface, george lucass original 1977 film is a rollicking and humorous space fantasy that owes debts to more influences than one can count on two hands, but filmgoers became. Meanwhile, details about the final installment of the rebooted star wars trilogy are still scarce at the moment. So this is the first time i have ever seen this movie in native 4k with hdr.
Star wars 8 casting call reveals han solo will be back for. The eighth edition of the star wars franchise will arrive in movie theaters on may 26, 2017. Episode 7 will lose one of its lead actors for eight weeks with harrison ford out due to an ankle injury he sustained during filming last week. On this episode of jedi council, mark ellis and the council discuss andy serkis role in star wars.