In the 32 years between 1983’sStar Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jediand last year’sStar Wars: The Force Awakens,Harrison Fordhas often spoken about how he originally wanted his Han Solo character to be killed inStar Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. Franchise creatorGeorge Lucasultimately decided against it, which allowedHarrison Fordto return as Han Solo inStar Wars: The Force Awakens, helping the sequel earn over $2 billion at the box office thus far. The actor finally got his wish, with Han Solo being killed off by his villainous son,Kylo Ren(Adam Driver). But during a new interview withBBC, the actor teased that Han Solo could actually return in futureStar Warsmovies. Here’s what the actor had to say below when asked if he’d ever reprise the legendary role.
“Anything is possible in space. I wantedHan Soloto sacrifice himself for the good of the other characters to bring some gravitas to the story.”
Production is currently under way in the U.K. onStar Wars: Episode VIII, under the direction ofRian Johnson, but there has never been any confirmation that Han Solo will be featured in any way. Of course, he could be used for a flashback or perhaps he could show up in another one of Rey’s (Daisy Ridley) “visions.” InStar Wars: The Force Awakens, Rey had a unique vision after she touched Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber, given to her by Maz Kanata. Given the bond she formed with Han Solo in that movie, it’s possible that he may show up in one of these visions, perhaps to offer some guidance, but that’s only speculation. Here’s what the actor had to say about his experiences working onStar Wars: The Force Awakens.
“I was very pleased to have the opportunity to work with the other characters, to work on a script that I had real confidence in, with actors that were a dream to work with, with a director that had a very sure and generous hand, and it was altogether a pleasure. I hope I bring an emotional understanding of the characters and something the audience will recognize. I want the audience to experience the character, not to feel that they know him but to be involved in seeing what happens to him.”
It’s also worth noting that, back in January, acasting reportforStar Wars: Episode VIIIrevealed thatHarrison Fordwill return as Han Solo in the sequel, but the actor wasn’t mentioned as part of the cast when shooting got under way. While it remains to be seen ifHarrison Ford’s Han Solo will return at some point, fans will get to see an origin story for the character in the spinoffStar Wars Anthology: Han Solo. We reported last week that the casting search is down to just a handful of finalists, includingAlden Ehrenreich,Jack Reynor,Taron Egerton,Miles Teller,Ansel Elgort,Emory Cohen,Jack O’Connelland Blake Jenner. Do you thinkHarrison Ford’s Han Solo should return at some point?
