New 'Solo' Behind The Scenes Featurette Highlights Bradford Young's Work

By: Dominic Jones

Lucasfilm has released a new preview for the bonus materials being included with the home media release of Solo: A Star Wars Story.  A new one minute video was posted on the Disney D23 Twitter account, which shines the spotlight on cinematographer Bradford Young.  In the video Young, as well as cast members Woody Harrelson (Beckett) and Donald Glover (Lando) discussing how he lights his sets on films.  Check out the video below,

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Han Meets Beckett and Val in New 'Solo' Clip

By: Dominic Jones

"You have a talent for sticking your nose in where it doesn't belong."

Woody Harrelson, who plays Han's mentor Tobias Beckett in Solo: A Star Wars Story, made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night where he debuted a new clip from the film.  In the clip we see Beckett making plans with Val (Thandie Newton) to steal equipment from the Empire while undercover, only to be confronted by none other than Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich).  You can check out the clip for yourself below,

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Woody Harrelson Talks 'Han Solo' & Brie Larson Geeks Out Over Meeting The Cast

By: Benjamin Hart

Woody Harrelson is one of the biggest and busiest actors in Hollywood nowadays, starring in a variety of films and TV series. Next may, Harrelson will make his first foray into the Star Wars Galaxy by portraying Beckett in the upcoming Han Solo standalone film.

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On This Day: July 23, 1961

By Ciaran Duggan,

Woody Harrelson, who set to star as Beckett in the upcoming untitled Han Solo film, was born on this day in 1961.

The American actor has described his role in the film as a "mentor to Han Solo" and "a bit of a criminal."

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Woody Harrelson Comments on the Young Han Solo Film Director Change

By: Dominic Jones

It's safe to say things got pretty chaotic on the set of the young Han Solo film recently, culminating in the departure of directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller (The Lego Movie) and Ron Howard coming in to take over.  While the transition is certainly unusual, it sounds like at least one cast member has been taking things in stride.  Woody Harrelson spoke about the change in directors in a recent interview with Uproxx, saying, "Oh, you can relax, man – because obviously the Force is with us."

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New Photos and Video From the Han Solo Film Set Leak

By: Dominic Jones

A new set of photos, showing members of the main cast in a scene together, from the young Han Solo film set have been leaked by TMZ.  The pictures and short video show Alden Ehrenreich's Han Solo and Woody Harrelson's Beckett in a scene with Chewbacca and possibly the character played by Game of Thrones star Emila Clarke.  And for those wondering, these are apparently from before directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller were removed from the project and replaced by Ron Howard.   Given that we don't know the context of the scene being filmed, it's hard to say these are major spoilers but if you are trying to avoid all Han Solo film spoilers then stop reading now.  This is your SPOILER ALERT!

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Woody Harrelson Says His 'Star Wars' Character is "Good at Heart"

By: Dominic Jones

Filming is underway at Pinewood Studios in London, England on the upcoming untitled young Han Solo A Star Wars Story film.  While the plot is under lock and key, one cast member has been a little more open than most about what we can expect from his character.  Woody Harrelson will play a character named "Beckett," whom Harrelson has previously described as a criminal who will be a mentor to Han Solo.  Harrelson has added a little more detail about his character in a new interview with The Evening Standard, suggesting that there is more to his character than it may seem.

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Woody Harrelson Reveals His Star Wars Character is Named Beckett

By: Dominic Jones

Woody Harrelson has finally revealed his character name in the upcoming Young Han Solo film.  Harrelson appeared on The Tonight Show where he revealed to host Jimmy Fallon that he is playing a character named "Beckett".  He also described his character as "kind of a criminal and a mentor".  When pressed for more information, he threw his arms in the air and said he could say no more.  Check out the video below,

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Woody Harrelson Praises Han Solo Film Directors

By: Dominic Jones

The cast of the young Han Solo film currently in production has an impressive cast, with its many of its stars coming from some of the most acclaimed projects of recent memory.  Among that cast is Woody Harrelson (True Detective, The Hunger Games), who--in addition to shooting the Han Solo film--is currently promoting his upcoming film Wilson (which opens this Friday).  Harrelson sat down with Collider recently to talk about Wilson, and, of course, the topic of Star Wars came up.  Harrelson couldn't say much about the film's plot of his character (which is apparently a mentor figure in Han's life), however he did have some high praise for the film's directors, Phil Lord and Chris Miller.

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Thandie Newton and Phoebe Waller-Bridge cast for 'Han Solo' Movie

By Ciaran Duggan,

Thandie Newton (Westworld) and Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag) are set to star in the upcoming untitled Han Solo Star Wars Story, as principal photography starts.

The stand alone film will explore the adventures of Han Solo prior to the events of Star Wars: A New Hope.  Production started yesterday at Pinewood Studios, London.

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Is Woody Harrelson Playing Garris Shrike in the Han Solo Film?

By: Dominic Jones

Outside of the cast, little is known of the upcoming young Han Solo A Star Wars Story film from directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller (The Lego Movie, 21 Jump Street).  The story takes place several years before the events of A New Hope and will feature Han (Alden Ehrenreich) on an adventure with Lando (Donald Glover), Chewie, and a new character played by Games of Thrones star Emilia Clarke.  Also in the mix is Han Solo's mentor, played by Woody Harrelson.  Harrelson was at the Sundance Film Festival and he was asked about the role by during a Variety Q&A.

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The IPC Podcast LIVE | Newsreel: January 2017

On this episode Ben and Zac take a look some of the biggest news of the month! They discuss Woody Harrelson being cast in the Han Solo movie, a new photo from Justice League and a trailer for Powerless from DC, some exciting and concerning news about Star Trek: Discovery, the new Logan trailer, and much more. Furthermore, listen in for all your favorite segments, including "1-2-3", #BBQWatch and more!

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Woody Harrelson Talks About Joining The 'Star Wars' Universe

By: Dominic Jones

Earlier this week, Lucasfilm announced that Woody Harrelson had been cast in the upcoming young Han Solo film, slated for release in 2018.  Harrelson joins Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, Donald Glover as Lando, and Emilia Clarke in the Phil Lord and Chris Miller directed film.  Harrelson spoke with Collider recently and, of course, the topic of his Star Wars role came up.

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Woody Harrelson Comments on His 'Star Wars' Role

By: Dominic Jones

Yesterday it was announced that Woody Harrelson had been cast in the upcoming young Han Solo film.  Harrelson's casting was originally reported by Variety, who claimed that he had been casting in the role of Han Solo's mentor.  While this was not confirmed in the official announcement, Harrelson himself commented on it during a Facebook Live Q&A he took part in with Mashable.  Check it out for yourself below (the Star Wars talk begins with about 6:40 left),

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BREAKING: Woody Harrelson Officially Joins the Han Solo Film

By: Dominic Jones

Lucasfilm announced today that Woody Harrelson (True Detective, Zombieland) has been cast in the upcoming untitled young Han Solo film.  Harrelson joins a cast which already includes Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, Donald Glover as Lando, and Emilia Clarke in an unknown role.  The film is slated to hit theaters in 2018 and is directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller.

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