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Due to scheduling conflicts from the extended shoot, Michael K. Williams' character was cut and replaced by a new character played by Paul Bettany .
Despite the production hurdles, the narrative remained an origin story for the galaxy's most famous smuggler. The film follows a young (Alden Ehrenreich) as he: Solo A Star Wars Story 2017
In October 2017, Howard shared a video on Twitter officially announcing the title: Solo: A Star Wars Story . Due to scheduling conflicts from the extended shoot,
The production of Solo: A Star Wars Story in 2017 was one of the most turbulent chapters in modern franchise history, famously marked by the firing of its original directors. While the film eventually reached theaters in May 2018, the bulk of its dramatic "behind-the-scenes" story unfolded during 2017. A Clash of Creative Visions The film follows a young (Alden Ehrenreich) as
Just two days after the firing, veteran director was hired to "salvage" the project. His arrival in late June 2017 shifted the production from "chaotic" to "efficient". Howard didn't just finish the film; he reportedly reshot approximately 70% to 85% of it to better align with Lucasfilm's more traditional vision. Key developments during the latter half of 2017 included: