SMUGGLER’S PHOTO With the film now in production, the official Star Wars Twitter account released an image from the set of the Han Solo spin-off movie, featuring directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller alongside stars Alden Ehrenreich, Donald Glover, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. “Watching such inspired people from all over the world, with […]
The Lion King casting, first look at Ego the Living Planet, Stephen King shared universe, the fate of Jar Jar Binks – Weekend News Roundup
Rounding up the big news stories from the weekend… LANDO CALRISSIAN AND DARTH VADER JOIN THE LION KING Director Jon Favreau has revealed the first casting for his upcoming remake of the animated Disney classic The Lion King, with Donald Glover set to voice Simba and James Earl Jones reprising his role from the original […]
Donald Glover and James Earl Jones join Disney’s The Lion King
Disney has kicked off the casting on its upcoming remake of The Lion King, with director Jon Favreau (The Jungle Book) revealing on Twitter that Donald Glover is set to lend his voice to Simba, while James Earl Jones will reprise the role of Mufasa from the original 1994 animated classic. I just can’t wait […]
Phoebe Waller-Bridge in talks to join Han Solo film
We might be able to add another name to the growing cast of the Han Solo Star Wars spin off film. Variety is reporting Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge has begun talks to join everyone’s favourite smuggler in his solo flick. The role would be a CGI motion capture performance, much like Lupita Nyong’o’s Maz Kanata in Star Wars: The Force […]
Donald Glover wants his Lando Calrissian to live up to expectations
Winning the coveted role of Lando Calrissian for the Han Solo spin-off Star Wars film is something Donald Glover clearly treasures, as evident from his recent string of humble interviews. Here he is again speaking to Deadline, commenting that: “Lando’s a big deal. He’s the first toy I ever got… It’s interesting, when you have something […]
Donald Glover on playing Lando Calrissian in the Han Solo Star Wars spinoff
Fresh off his Golden Globe wins for his FX series Atlanta, Donald Glover is getting ready to step into the galaxy far, far away by portraying a younger version of Lando Calrissian – played by Billy Dee Williams in the original Star Wars trilogy – in the untitled Han Solo anthology film. As with lead actor Alden […]
Alden Ehrenreich comments on Donald Glover’s casting as Lando Calrissian in the Han Solo Star Wars spinoff
With the movie recently adding Emilia Clarke to its roster with rumours of another leading lady floating on the internet, our new Han Solo Alden Ehrenreich has been talking about the casting of Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian. “He’s wonderful, I think he’s going to do an excellent job,” he told The Wrap. “He’s such […]
Bradford Young on Chris Miller and Phil Lord’s “unique vision” for the Han Solo Star Wars spinoff
With Rogue One: A Star Wars Story mere weeks away fans are already looking forward to news of the next spin-off in the Star Wars franchise, the young Han Solo film with Hail, Caesar! star Alden Ehrenreich as the famed smuggler and directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Cinematographer Bradford Young, whose recent film […]
Donald Glover cast as Lando Calrissian in young Han Solo Star Wars spinoff
Back in August it was reported that Donald Glover was the front-runner to follow in the footsteps of Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian in Disney and Lucasfilm’s young Han Solo movie, and now THR is reporting that the Atlanta star has officially signed on to the Star Wars spinoff. “We’re so lucky to have an […]
Tessa Thompson, Zoe Kravitz and Naomi Scott test for female lead in the Han Solo Star Wars movie
With Alden Ehrenreich locked in for the title role, it looks like we can expect some imminent casting news on Lucasfilm’s Han Solo prequel, with Variety reporting that testing has been taking place this week in London for two key roles in the Star Wars spinoff. According to the site, Tessa Thompson (Creed), Zoe Kravitz […]
