Star wars episode vii cast is confirmed for 7 new characters. Car is a millennium falcon was given to him by a harrison ford lookalike. Episode ix the rise of skywalker, marketed as star wars. Gavyn sykes and christian simpson provided the additional voices in the film.
Episode vii the force awakens, which came out 32 years after star wars. Harrison ford reportedly confirmed to return as han solo. It is the first installment in the star wars sequel trilogy, following the story of return of the jedi 1983, and is the seventh episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. Star wars episode viii teaser with mark hamill and daisy ridley. Harrison ford born july, 1942 is an american actor, aviator, and environmental activist. Harrison ford broke his leg, not an ankle, on star wars set.
Did lucasfilm just confirm han solo will return in star wars. Jun 12, 2014 a statement from disney to et confirmed the news. See the latest star wars updates as the cast are confirmed to return for episode viii. Apr 19, 20 harrison ford wont answer star wars episode vii questions. Carrie fisher confirms star wars cast reunion in episode vii.
Mar 20, 20 harrison ford has confirmed for the first time that he expects to return as sardonic space smuggler han solo in disneys forthcoming new star wars film interviewed on the red carpet in chicago. Episode viii emerge harrison ford as han solo in 1977s star wars, left, and alden ehrenreich at the star wars celebration in london on. Harrison ford says hell probably reprise his role as han solo in star wars. Mar 31, 2017 star wars fans are now eagerly anticipating episode viii.
Jun 12, 2014 harrison ford has been injured on the set of star wars. The force awakens, but if the actor had had his way, the character would not have lived that long in an interview on conan, ford. Dec 07, 2015 harrison ford appears to have given away a major plot twist in upcoming space opera epic star wars. As far as the subtitle on the simpsons version of episode vii goes, while nobody is. Episode vii mostly figured out and rumors of the title already swirling, people are now speculating on the characters and plot as. Jun 16, 2014 harrison ford could miss up to eight weeks of filming after injuring his ankle on the set of star wars. He gained worldwide fame for his starring role as han solo in the original star wars trilogy and would reprise the role decades later in the sequel trilogy. Jan 22, 2014 star wars creator george lucas revealed that fisher, ford and hamill were in final talks for episode vii near the same time that fisher originally spoke out, so todays news is about as surprising as when marvel finally confirmed aaron taylorjohnson and elizabeth olsen for avengers. Abrams recently confirmed that jesse plemons breaking bad is, in fact, an actor that hes met with for episode vii, but he also indicated that reports of his soontobe. Harrison ford injured on star wars episode vii set, taken to. Harrison ford was rushed to hospital on thursday after injuring himself on the set of the new star wars film. Although ford thought solo should have died in return of the jedi, george lucas didnt think there was a market for dead han solo toys star wars rumors have been all over the place as of late.
Harrison fords iconic character was shockingly murdered by his. Will harrison ford return for episode viii of star wars. Meredith salenger, christopher scarabosio, kat sheridan, christian simpson, kevin. Harrison ford appears to have given away a major plot twist in upcoming space opera epic star wars. Harrison ford injury means star wars star off for eight weeks. The actor hurt his ankle on thursday and was transported to a local hospital. Harrison ford rumored to return as han solo in new star. Actor harrison ford almost died on the sets on star wars. Of course, in yet another great star warssimpsons crossover, when reprinted the original article on july 24, 2007, in concert with the theatrical release of the simpsons movie, the staff updated the previously included bart wars.
For years, star wars fans have wondered what a sequel trilogy to the original three films would look like. Star wars episode vii cast confirmed with new han solo. The actor, 71, made headlines last week when he hurt himself on the british set of star wars. Original star wars actors harrison ford, carrie fisher and mark hamill will feature in star wars. Carrie fisher says that she, mark hamill and harrison ford will begin work on j. Episode vii, according to actress carrie fisher, who recently told tv guide that shes looking forward to beginning work on the film in march or april along with ford and hamill. Because there are so many similarities with the force awakens to previous starters in the star wars saga, we can look back and see if han solo will return in the second installment of the new trilogy. Star wars episode 8 will definitely bring back one classic. Episode vii in a studio outside london when a door of solos millennium falcon spacecraft fell and broke the actors leg, requiring surgery on it. It might not be official, but its pretty darn close to it.
Star wars celebration europe is over and while we didnt get a title for episode viii like we hoped, we still learned a few things about the film from writerdirector rian johnson. New han solo confirmed, and details from star wars. The last jedi, the second film in the sequel trilogy following that, episode ix will be released in december 2019, with many speculating. Billie lourd, greg grunberg, and harrison ford reprise their roles as. In the article, sources with direct information about the project who spoke on. A rogue and a smuggler, formerly a key player in the. The oscars 2017 tv special seen during tribute to carrie fisher. Adam douglas driver was born in san diego, california.
The force awakens and maybe even its successor, episode viii. Star wars actors mark hamill, harrison ford, carrie fisher, ewan mcgregor. Abrams will be directing episode vii to the refuted claim that zack snyder would be helming a film. Disney and lucasfilm may be waiting until contract negotiations are finished to reveal their intentions for the new star wars, but its becoming abundantly clear that they are planning a reunion of sorts for episode vii. Harrison ford sustained an ankle injury during filming today on the set of star wars. One of abrams first produced screenplays was regarding henry, which starred ford. What had become of iconic heroes like luke skywalker mark hamill, princess leia organa carrie fisher and han solo harrison ford after the destruction of the second death star. Harrison ford might return as han solo in new star wars. Jun 12, 2014 theres bad news coming from the set of star wars episode vii. Jan 06, 2016 if youre reading this, it should go without saying that there are major spoilers ahead for star wars. Harrison fords injury may keep him out of star wars for.
Carrie fisher and harrison ford joined forces at the european premiere of star wars. But another stalwart of the longrunning space saga is reportedly being built at londons. A simpsonsstar wars compendium section to add newer references since the 1998 publication, with. Episode vii last week, mashable has confirmed with ford s publicist, dispelling earlier reports that the 71yearold actor broke an ankle. Episode iv a new hope 1977 harrison ford as han solo. The latest issue of entertainment weekly has a great article about the star wars episode vii casting news. Episode viii put down your pitchforks, lay to rest your conspiracy theories, let the old scoundrel rest in peace. Harrison ford previously told entertainment weekly that he would be interested in returning to the star wars universe only if they killed his character off.
The chicagoborn star, who appeared in 2015s star wars. A day later lucas confirmed that hamill, ford, and fisher were in the final. Rey, finn, poe, chewbacca, bb8, and c3po depart in the millennium falcon to. Following months of feverish speculation, star wars episode 7 has announced its cast, with oscar isaac, adam driver, daisy ridley and more joining original actors harrison ford. Welcome to the simpsons star wars references guide. It was a 32 year wait, but ford finally got his wish when han solo bit the dust at the hands of his own son in last years star wars. Episode vii the daily mirror reports that ford, who reprises his iconic role as space. Episode vii the force awakens is a 2015 american space opera film produced, cowritten and directed by j. Harrison ford will not reprise the role of han solo in star wars. It wasnt exactly a big secret that harrison ford wanted his wisecracking smuggler, han solo, to be killed off by george lucas in star wars. The charges relate to an incident during filming of star wars episode vii. Luke skywalker, han solo and princess leia will all turn up in star wars. Episode vii would actually be a reunion for ford and director j.
Harrison ford has done his time in the star wars franchise. Conan obrien was the first in late night to talk episode vii with ford back in 20. The force awakens is bringing back the core characters from the original trilogy, and now we know that at least one of them will be back for episode viii. Episode vii sources confirm peter mayhews return after the actor. Star wars film rumors are flying hard lately, ranging from the now confirmed reports that j. Episode viii the last jedi is a 2017 american epic space opera film written and directed by rian johnson. Harrison ford broke his left leg on the set of star wars. Its clear that harrison ford wanted han solo to be able to add more to the star wars saga for a long time. Most have seen the movie by now, but in case you are. It has been referenced numerous times on the simpsons. In april, walt disney studios chairman alan horn confirmed that filming had. Episode vii swirling about, its difficult to decide which ones are bogus and which ones have at the least a nugget of truth in them.
The force awakens when aboard the millennium falcon. Episode viii emerge harrison ford as han solo in 1977s star wars, left, and alden ehrenreich at the star wars celebration in. Star wars 8 casting call reveals han solo will be back for force awakens sequel returning to reprise their roles in star wars episode viii. Mar 21, 20 harrison ford was open to the idea of returning as everyones favorite space smuggler. Episode vii and needed to be rushed to a hospital in. The force awakens ahead of its middecember release but he may have.
Apr 16, 2015 harrison ford is han solo once more in a new teaser for the upcoming star wars episode vii. Facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a. Harrison ford almost died playing han solo on the set of. Episode viii news is being kept secret, as is the case with every star wars project, but early rumors and leaks are beginning to piece together a sparse plot. The force awakens cast sing star wars medley a cappella duration. Actors carrie fisher, mark hamill and harrison ford appear at the hall h panel for star wars. Harrison ford has reportedly suffered an injury to his ankle during the production of the highly anticipated scifi film and was. Episode vii resumes filming after twoweek hiatus in wake of harrison ford s leg injury now witness the firepower of this armed and fully operational movie production. Harrison ford badly injured his ankle while shooting star wars.
Harrison ford will reportedly return as han solo in star wars. Apr 02, 2017 star wars references in the simpsons pt 2 duration. Harrison ford and carrie fisher have been confirmed for the j. Star wars is a science fiction franchise originally developed from the 1977 film star wars directed by george lucas. See how the simpsons predicted star wars future, and nailed it dirk libbey. Star wars mark hamill says killing off han solo was a big mistake. However, his latest comment lends even greater credence to the belief that his return is likely imminent. While most have accepted the death of han solo as a fact, some star wars fans havent been so willing to let go of the legend, played by harrison ford, and their obsessive digging for the truth may have finally borne f. Star wars episode 38 is a movie completely spoofing the original trilogy of star wars with jokes and slapstick humor in almost every scene.
Harrison ford, 77, is under investigation by the federal. Dec 18, 2015 harrison ford returned to play han solo in star wars. The rumours have been floating around for months, but now carrie fisher has confirmed that she, harrison ford and mark hamill will return for star wars. Episode vii, disney confirmed in a statement thursday, with reports surfacing. At the end of the episode, the famous star wars style a movie. So far the only character confirmed 100% to appear in star wars. And to celebrate, harrison ford has been making the press rounds. Weve spotted and recorded as many of the star wars references from both the animated series and the comics as possible. Harrison ford has confirmed for the first time that he expects to return as sardonic space smuggler han solo in disneys forthcoming new star wars film. How star wars episode viii will handle the han solo aftermath. Ed sheeran as a first order stormtrooper and engi golba harrison ford as. It is the second installment of the star wars sequel trilogy, following the force awakens 2015, and it is the eighth episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. The force awakens during comiccon international 2015 at the san diego convention center, july 10, 2015. Episode vii, along with harrison ford and mark hamill.
Jun 12, 2014 harrison ford, who plays the iconic han solo character in the star wars franchise, has been injured on the set of disney and lucasfilms seventh installment of the series. Potentially expanded universe solo twins jacen and jaina plus brother anakin and new han type. Harrison ford was open to the idea of returning as everyones favorite space smuggler. Amazons choice recommends highly rated, wellpriced products available to ship immediately. Ford, 71, is reprising his iconic role as han solo in star wars. Episode vii find out who will be joining them in the cast lucasfilm ltd. Apr 19, 2016 star wars carrie fisher, mark hamill, harrison ford interviews 1977 brian linehans city lights duration. Carrie fisher has confirmed she will appear in star wars. Because as far as im concerned, the end of vii is really the beginning of viii.
Carrie fisher confirms star wars return for her, harrison. Harrison ford provides legendary swagger at star wars. Episode vii the force awakens, has a number of exciting projects in the works lined. Meanwhile, the debate rages on about if the return of so many beloved characters will help or hinder the film do you think episode vii needs ford to return as han solo, and. Episode ix the rise of skywalker 2019 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The filmmaker also confirmed that han solos longtime companion chewbacca has a new mission. See how the simpsons predicted star wars future, and. The force awakens also known as star wars episode vii. T he three actors had all been tipped to reprise their roles in jj abrams new.
Harrison ford injures ankle in star wars set millennium. Because harrison was front and center on vii, and mark is front and center on viii. Star wars 8 casting call reveals han solo will be back for. With the recent word that original franchise stars mark hamill, carrie fisher and harrison ford are all set to make a at least cameo return in episode vii, there have been rumblings about whether actor billy dee williams might also make an appearance, as an older and wiser version of lando the baron administrator from cloud city. The force awakens, which left harrison ford with serious injuries after he was hit by a heavy hydraulic door. The role of han solo was not originally planned for. The force awakens will finally be available on vod next weekend. Harrison ford has reportedly signed on to return as han solo in the new star wars films.
Taika waititi confirmed to direct star wars movie, co. Ford has been vocal about how han should have died in the original trilogy. Jul 17, 2016 at star wars celebration europe, carrie fisher revealed how the major han solo moment from the force awakens will factor into the events of the next star wars film. Feb 21, 2018 mark hamill, who rose to fame as luke skywalker in the star wars series, will receive a star on the hollywood walk of fame on march 8. Dec 06, 2015 harrison ford has joined an exclusive group of people who have viewed an advanced screening of hyped feature film star wars. In this picture, ford arrives at the european premiere of star wars. Mark hamill, carrie fisher, and harrison ford as luke skywalker, princess leia and han solo in a scene from movie star wars in 1977. Episode iv a new hope launched in theaters in 1977. Star wars sequels cast revealed, includes harrison ford. At the time, it wasnt confirmed that ford, mark hamil, and carrie fisher would be returning for a new trilogy. Star wars actor mark hamill to receive walk of fame star. Why harrison ford embraces han solos star wars 7 ending. Ford is also widely known for his portrayal of indiana jones in the titular film franchise and as tom clancys jack ryan in the spy thrillers. Harrison ford ran into trouble again while flying his plane, this time after mishearing instructions just after landing at a california airport the star wars actor was told to hold short of the.
We have further confirmation that harrison ford will be back for star wars episode 8. All are included below, along with some related simpsons star wars articles, multimedia releases, and even toys. Harrison ford confirms return as han solo in star wars. The force awakens, namely that daisy ridleys rey engages in. The star wars franchise depicts the adventures of characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, in which humans and many species of aliens often humanoid coexist with robots, or droids, who may assist them in their daily routines. Whether its just a cameo or something more something they dont know just yet, but. Mar 15, 2016 its clear that harrison ford wanted han solo to be able to add more to the star wars saga for a long time.
The force awakens, namely that daisy ridleys rey engages in a lightsaber battle with the. Star wars references in the simpsons pt 3 duration. Harrison fords best star wars moments on late night. Mar 12, 2015 episode viii is now scheduled to arrive in theaters on may 26th, 2017. Harrison ford will reportedly return as han solo in future. Harrison ford wanted han solo to be killed while raiding the death star in the return of the jedi 1983.