Summary
Alden Ehrenreich has expressed his willingness to return as Han Solo afterSolo: A Star Wars Storyunder certain conditions, all while highlighting why the film may not have performed well commercially. Despite the strongcast ofSolo: A Star Wars Story, the film becameStar Wars' biggest box office flop. AlthoughStar Wars' box officehas always been impressive,Solomarked a change in this due to the film’s incredibly high budget, stemming from the many reshoots and rewrites the production underwent. WhereupcomingStar Warsmoviesare concerned,Solo’s future remains uncertain.
That said, star Alden Ehrenreich’s stance on returning as Han Solo is quite clear, as evidenced during an interview withAccess Hollywood.At D23 2024, Ehrenreich made an appearance due to his upcoming role in Marvel Studios’Ironheart. Naturally, The actor was asked about Han Solo, including whether he was willing to return in the future despite the slim chances ofSolo 2ever happening. Check out Ehrenreich’s comments below:
“Yeah, maybe, if it’s the right version of it.You know, it’s such a fun character, and the story that I did is kind of the making of Han Solo. So I got to really be like the Han Solo we know and love in the last bit of the movie, and if it was the right thing it’d be fun to play him and be the guy in that way.”
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While Ehrenreich’s comments are promising given he was great as Han Solo, his comments may have provided an insight into whySolo: A Star Wars Storybombed at the box office. As Ehrenreich rightfully points out, his character was a different version of Han Solo for two-thirds of the movie. It was only in the final act that Ehrenreich truly began embodying the Han Solo fans are familiar with, even though his performance before this was fantastic too.
An origin story about Han Solo was already deemed unnecessary before the film was released, and the lack of recognizable characters fromStar Warslikely only compounded this…
That said,this lack of familiarity could have been whySolofailed to capture the hearts of audiences. An origin story about Han Solo was already deemed unnecessary before the film was released, and the lack of recognizable characters fromStar Warslikely only compounded this. With Ehrenreich not able to sink his teeth into the Han Solo audiences know until the latter portions of the movie, they may have been less inclined to spend money watchingSolo: A Star Wars Story.
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Cast
Solo: A Star Wars Story explores the early adventures of Han Solo, showcasing his beginnings and key encounters with significant characters in the Star Wars universe. Set in a backdrop of galactic turmoil, the film delves into the origins of his famed relationships and his rise as a rebellious smuggler.
