‘Star Wars’: 8 Actors Who Nearly Played Han Solo

While Harrison Ford became famous for playing Han Solo, first introduced in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, he wasn’t the only actor considered for the role. The American Film Institute ranked Solo as one of the greatest film heroes of all time, and many big names were up for the part. Director George Lucas originally didn’t want to cast anyone who’d been in his previous film, American Graffiti, even though Ford had done well in auditions. Ultimately, though, Ford was the one who landed the iconic role.





