Speculation What role will Han Solo play in the ST?

I'd say Han's role will be a decent sized one. He might not be one of the starring role's but I think it'll at least be a decent role. I could also see him biting the bullet, but maybe not until VIII or IX.

 

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See, that's where we differ. Han let Lando borrow the Falcon in RotJ. I think that, with Han being a famous General, etc, I would think that he'd actually let a kid of his, chaperoned by Chewie ("but don't look like you're chaperoning her, Chewie") fly around and generally adventure. After all this would be a child and grandchild of Leia, Han, Padme and Anakin. And unless she (presumably it would be a she) was like Padme, but on Valium, would be at least somewhat rebellious and adventurous. Definitely would want to get out of parents Death Star-sized shadow.

Which is basically what's wrong with the Solo kids for most of the EU. Little to no personality.

 

Han is a great leader, but the rules and protocol of the military don't seem to fit his character.
Maybe a spy or some kind of intelligence agent that would allow him to play a scoundrel would be a better fit.

 

I, personally, would like to see Han working as a flight instructor for the New Republic. It makes sense; he is the best pilot in the galaxy besides Luke and it only makes sense that he'd pass on his skills to others.

 

But if he's high enough ranking then he really doesn't have to worry about that.

 

-Just as long as it doesn't get him court-martialed

Col. Solo: Son, we live in a galaxy that has planets, and those planets have to be guarded by men with blasters and lightsabers. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Nien Nunb? I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom. You weep for Jar Jar and you curse the Rogue Squadron. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know. That Jar Jar's death, while tragic, probably saved lives. ...

 

I don't think anyone will ever refer to Jar Jar's death as tragic.

 

He will probably be part of the Alliance/Republic military but he's still gonna have that space pirate attitude.

 

What? He's way too famous for that.

 

It would actually be interesting if he's a by-the-book no-nonsense Admiral, quite the character arc.

 

I was thinking the same thing. Unless Han was specifically placed into a position where his fame somehow worked to his advantage, I just can't see it. I don't think there's any way he could be reasonably expected to just "blend in" the way most agents in the espionage game are required to.

 

One thing is for sure, it will be Amazing to see Harrison Ford repise this role, This is the single most thing I am so pumped up to see in Episode 7. I hope they nail his 1st apperance on screen just like they did in A NEW HOPE !!!

 

Sounds like 50% of Harrison Fords roles. I dunno, I would prefer something different.

 

Hey, This thread did not get locked........................WoW !!

 

Him being in the military would not really have to conflict with his anti-authority attitude. There's quite a lot of maverick military leaders who, while not on the top of the command chain, did mostly play by their own rules. Rommel, being the first that comes to mind.
If he didn't like the orders the High Command was giving him, he'd turn off his radio, blitzkrieg around on his own and later blame an equipment malfunction.

Seeing Han be a General or Admiral could be interesting, having his own fleet. Someone mentioned Intelligence - yeah, he's way too famous to be an Operative but he can easily be someone who runs the show.

 

I dont see Harrison Ford even agreeing to come back if they do him like they did in ROTJ...................Lucas made ever attempt to Destroy him in Jedi and failed

1.) Making him the butt of jokes thoughout the movie.........
2.) Having him give up the Falcon to go to the Moon and fight on the ground....??? Han would have never gave up the Falcon not to Lando, not to anyone. !!!
3.) Having him step on a stick and get smacked by a stormtrooper..........give me a break, I guess the effects of the Cabronite did not wear off.

In 1983 Harrison Ford had just become a legendary Movie Star with Indiana Jones, BladeRunner and Han Solo,

In 2015 Harrison Ford is one of the biggest Actors Alive Today............I think they would be wise to listen to him and allow him to decide what he is wants out of Han Solo !!!

 

StarWars2015, I wish there were words to express my contempt for you.

Seriously, you make JoeyArnold look like a Nobel laureate.

 

Very good point!
I'm a bit embarrassed now for suggesting it -- not much chance someone wouldn't recognize him
I suppose the only way this would work is if he could persuade the other side he was working for them (as a spy).

 

This is a very interesting question and not one that has a logical answer that comes to mind. I am going to look at the real world for inspiration of a rogue/petty criminal who became something more than that. I was thinking of a freedom fighter, but that wasnt really who he was Han became loyal to friends, would he have intervened if he had not become a bit grounded? I doubt it.