Woody Harrelson is in "early talks" to appear in the Han Solo Star Wars Anthology film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. If signed, he’ll play a mentor to the young Solo. Other candidates for the role included Christian Bale, according to the report.
Solo will be played by Alden Ehrenreich (see "Young Han Solo Cast"). Other members of the cast include Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian (see “’Han Solo,’ More”), and Emilia Clarke in an undisclosed role (see "'Black Panther,' 'Han Solo'").
Harrelson played the title role in Wilson, which is opening in March (see "'Wilson' Red Band Trailer").
The Han Solo Star Wars Anthology film opens May 25, 2018.

In 'Early Talks'
Posted by Milton Griepp on January 4, 2017 @ 1:11 am CT

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