Ron Howard steps in to direct Han Solo ‘Star Wars’ film

Ron Howard is stepping in to direct the new Han Solo “Star Wars” film.

Han Solo, we have a director.

Ron Howard will be stepping in to direct the upcoming Han Solo spinoff “Star Wars” film after the original directors stepped down two days ago, Lucasfilm announced on Thursday.

“At Lucasfilm, we believe the highest goal of each film is to delight, carrying forward the spirit of the saga that George Lucas began forty years ago,” Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm, said in a statement. “With that in mind, we’re thrilled to announce that Ron Howard will step in to direct the untitled Han Solo film. We have a wonderful script, an incredible cast and crew, and the absolute commitment to make a great movie.”

Filming will resume on July 10, she said.

The veteran director will be taking over for the previous directors Phil Lord…

Source: Ron Howard steps in to direct Han Solo ‘Star Wars’ film – Jun. 22, 2017