One of many actors that auditioned for the role of Han Solo, Christopher Walken was the second choice to play the character behind Harrison Ford, according to George Lucas. Despite Lucas saying he was the second choice, Walken is ultimately glad that he didn't end up in the Star Wars movies.
Lucasfilm, Ltd. It's likely well-known to Starwoids the world over that multiple now-famous actors initially auditioned to play the role of Han Solo in George Lucas' 1977 film "Star Wars." The role ultimately ended up going to Harrison Ford, but Kurt Russell, Nick Nolte, and Christopher Walken also tried out.
Al Pacino said he turned down "so much money" to appear in "Star Wars." "The Godfather" star was offered the role of Han Solo in 1977's "A New Hope." He joked that by declining the role he "gave Harrison Ford a career."
Harrison Ford was asked how he came to play the now-famous character. Surprisingly, the 80-year-old actor was not the first choice. "How I got the job? Tom Selleck had the job, but he also incurred an obligation to do a television series and he was unable to get out of that contract.
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IGN reported, “Selleck turned the role down, out of a commitment to his TV show, though an actors' strike would ultimately delay production on his show that year so that he, as it turned out, would have had time to shoot RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK.”
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Among the young actors who subsequently auditioned were Tim Matheson, Peter Coyote (who Spielberg later remembered for the role of Keys in E.T.), John Shea and Tom Selleck.
But this is actually a very sad reason because it actually had the opposite effect, and he deeply regretted his decision to kill his father and it haunted him for the rest of the trilogy. Also, Han was telling him that Snoke was using him, but one of the reasons he killed him was to impress Snoke.
Mr Muppet himself was wanted to play Yoda but ended up saying no to Lucas for unknown reasons. To make amends, he recommended Frank Oz, who was eventually cast in the role.
Besides Natalie Portman, the only other actress known to have auditioned for the role of Padmé Amidala is Vinette Robinson. Robinson revealed that her audition for Star Wars was her first-ever audition.
Leonardo DiCaprio was almost cast as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, but this is why he ultimately decided against taking the role. Anakin has become one of the most famous and divisive characters in the Star Wars galaxy.
Del Toro joined the cast after being offered the role by George Lucas, but eventually left the production after most of Maul's lines were cut from the script. The role went on to be played by Ray Park after Del Toro backed out of the film.
' Here's why she turned it down. Ultimately, the role went to Carrie Fisher who portrayed the galactic princess in the 1977 movie “Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope.” Jodie Foster could have been Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Al Pacino turned down a role in Star Wars due to his confusion about the script, but it ultimately worked out well for both him and the franchise. Pacino's decision allowed the Star Wars cast to be largely unknown, giving the characters a fresh and authentic feel.
Exactly because of this lack of forgiveness, Han and Leia never made peace with the past and they grew afraid of their own son, seeing a potential Vader in him! And then they gave him up to Luke and hoped he'd be able to sort it all out.
Kylo Ren dies on Kef Bir (the ocean moon of Endor) shortly after Rey deals a mortal wound during a lightsaber duel on the wreckage of the second Death Star. Though Rey Force-heals him, saving his life physically, this blow, coupled with the memory of his mother and father, destroys the man known as “Kylo Ren” forever.
Ben Solo, son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, was once a promising Jedi apprentice taught by his uncle Luke Skywalker. But under the influence of the mysterious Snoke, Ben rejected Luke's teachings and destroyed his temple, leaving with several of his uncle's students and killing the rest.
as Harrison Ford is with Indiana Jones. Imagine a world, though, in which Selleck was known for playing both iconic characters. Yes, Selleck had the chance to star as the thrill-seeking archaeologist, but had to pass on it because he was committed to starring as Thomas Magnum on CBS' “Magnum, P.I.”
Who was supposed to play Indiana Jones before Harrison?
Tom Selleck was originally asked to play Indiana Jones alongside Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood. However, at the same time, Magnum P.I. got picked up and he had to move forward with the show instead. Allen explained, “Tom previously had done a pilot for 'Magnum, P.I.
Spielberg originally intended the role for his girlfriend Amy Irving. Sean Young and Stephanie Zimbalist auditioned for the role, Barbara Hershey was considered, while Debra Winger turned it down. Steven Spielberg cast Karen Allen, on the strength of her performance in National Lampoon's Animal House.
