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Worst Kept Secret
Alden was officially announced as the new Han Solo at Star Wars Celebration Europe held this July in London. The news wasn't a surprise to anyone in attendance as reports of his casting had filled industry headlines some weeks prior to the event. Even directors Chris Miller and Phil Lord joked that the casting decision was the "worst kept secret" in the world, much to the amusement of all in attendance.
Amazingly, according to the directors, Alden was the very first actor they saw for the part. While the search ultimately entailed their seeing some 3,000 faces for the part, in acting schools and talent offices across the globe, Alden was best person to play a character the directors describe as a "cynical grouch with the biggest heart."
Alden was officially announced as the new Han Solo at Star Wars Celebration Europe held this July in London. The news wasn't a surprise to anyone in attendance as reports of his casting had filled industry headlines some weeks prior to the event. Even directors Chris Miller and Phil Lord joked that the casting decision was the "worst kept secret" in the world, much to the amusement of all in attendance.
Amazingly, according to the directors, Alden was the very first actor they saw for the part. While the search ultimately entailed their seeing some 3,000 faces for the part, in acting schools and talent offices across the globe, Alden was best person to play a character the directors describe as a "cynical grouch with the biggest heart."
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