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Harrison Ford surprisedSolo : A Star Wars Storystar Alden Ehrenreich Saturday while the untested Han Solo actor was being question for the film . In about two hebdomad , Ehrenreich will no doubt be facing the most examination he likely will ever face as an histrion when fans get to see him take on the iconic purpose of Han Solo in Ron Howard’sStar Warsspinoff film . Adding to the pressure level , Solo comes out on May 25 , exactly forty - one years to the day that consultation first witnessed Ford play Han Solo inStar Wars , a role that he made legendary by the time the credits on writer - music director George Lucas ' first space opera house begin to wind .
Ford has appeared to be supportive of Ehrenreich from the time the actor was spew , andeven meet with his unseasoned counterpart early on . As the film has been draw close its dismissal , Ford has purposefully kept his length from the projection , though , even going so far as to skip the recent premiere of the motion-picture show ( even though the the likes of of Lucas , Peter Mayhew and Billy Dee Williams attended ) , so as not to take any care from Ehrenreich , and give the 28 - year - previous actor his time in the spotlight .
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That all changed Saturday , however , as Ehrenreich was making interview unit of ammunition for the film . During a television section withET , Ford crashed Ehrenreich ’s audience , much to the surprise of the new Solo . During the interview , Ford is see walking up behind Ehrenreich , and when the actor sees the Han Solo legend , he says,“You’re shitting me . Oh , my God!“to which Ford playfully responds,“Get out of my chair ! Get out of my life!“Ford then extends his paw to Ehrenreich and the two actors embrace . The video wraps up with Ehrenreich saying,“Wow ! Oh , my God . That ’s awesome . Thanks for coming by!“to which Ford replies,“Just in the neighborhood . “See the video recording in a tweet fromETbelow :
The great thing about the video is that you’re able to smell the interchange was not pre - plotted and was genuine , chiefly because the normally press - shy Ford has never been one to seek attending or showboat . On top of that , the motion picture really does n’t ask the extra promotion , grant thatticket pre - sales have been through the cap , virtually undertake a blockbuster domesticated gap when it opens on Memorial Day weekend . True , the fact Ford did show up will undoubtedly give the cinema an extra encouragement , promotional material - wise , but perhaps most importantly , it is bound to give Ehrenreich an extra boost of confidence as critic and fans get ready to dissect the movie .
The good news for Ehrenreich is that early reflection from the likes ofThe Last Jedidirector Rian Johnsonandother attendees of the film ’s premiereis that the actor has made the persona of Han Solo his own , and isnot doing a Ford imposture – something that Ford , as well as fans , will surely appreciate .
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