Han Solo was murdered by Kylo Ren in Star Wars: The Force Awakens in one of the franchise's most devastating moments but that hasn't stopped some fans from hoping Harrison Ford could return somewhere down the line. A younger version of the character will obviously be played by Alden Ehrenreich in that spinoff but surely the real deal could show up in flashbacks or another spinoff?
It's been public knowledge for some time now that Ford isn't the biggest Star Wars fan and reluctantly returned to kill the character off but he's made it clear that his involvement with the franchise is over despite the fact that he's going to be coming back to the world of Blade Runner early next month.
"I mean, I’m finished with Star Wars if Star Wars is finished with me," Ford teased, leaving just a glimmer of hope that he might reprise the role before adding that he would "rather not" return so he can focus on new projects (like, er, that Indiana Jones movie). "I can’t imagine [returning]. But it is science fiction. I’d rather not. You know, at this point I’d rather do something else. Just because it’s more interesting to do something new." Honestly, it's hard to imagine where his Han could return!
Plus, with Mark Hamill set to take on a leading role as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and the J.J. Abrams helmed Star Wars Episode IX, that's something for fans of the original cast to look forward to (especially as Carrie Fisher obviously won't appear in the latter). What do you think about Ford's comments? As always, be sure to let us know your thoughts on this news in the usual place.
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