There are just over 6 weeks until the arrival around the planet of Solo: A Star Wars Story, and of course, for nerf herders, jizz wailers and moof milkers everywhere it’s the film that matters the most. That said, it’s not the only one, and USA Today look at Avengers: Infinity War, Deadpool 2, Jurassic World 2, Mission Impossible 6 among others….and Solo of course.
Han Solo and Chewbacca make for one of the most iconic pairings in film history, and the first scene Ehrenreich filmed in the prequel was the auspicious meeting of young Han and his furry future co-pilot/best friend (Joonas Suotamo). “Chewie’s about 190 years old, so he’s not exactly young in Wookiee terms,” Ehrenreich says. “They both have very strong personalities so they butt heads a little bit.” The two also get caught up in an epic heist, though Han isn’t yet the cynical scoundrel Harrison Ford plays in the first Star Wars. “He’s more of an idealist in hardscrabble circumstances, dreaming of a better life and all the adventures he’s going to have,” Ehrenreich says. “Part of the fun is watching him face reality and learn some hard lessons.”