“Han Solo” movie eyes Zoe Kravitz, Naomi Scott as female lead October 6, 2016 - 12:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As the production is expected to kick off next year in January, "Han Solo" movie is moving forward by looking for another lead. Lucasfilm as well as directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller are currently eying Tessa Thompson, Zoe Kravitz and Naomi Scott to star alongside Alden Ehrenreich in the untitled stand-alone Star Wars film II, AceShowbiz reports, citing Variety. The three actresses, who star in "Creed", in the "Divergent" film series and in the upcoming "Power Rangers" respectively, are the frontrunners to star in the upcoming spin-off. Sources say that the trio tested in London this week for the role which details remain secret. Ehrenreich is attached to play young Han Solo. Donald Glover was said to be the top choice to star as young smuggler Lando Calrissian, Han Solo's friend who was portrayed by Billy Dee Williams in the original trilogy. However, the "Community" alum has yet to confirm whether or not he had casting talks with Lucasfilm. The upcoming "Han Solo" movie is described as an origin story about Han Solo and his best buddy Chewbacca. Lord and Miller will direct the movie from a screenplay written by Lawrence Kasdan and his son Jon. It is scheduled to be released in U.S. theaters on May 25, 2018. Meanwhile, another "Star Wars" spin-off starring Felicity Jones, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story", opens this year on December 17.   Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running”   Partner news |  Latest news Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
