‘Star Wars’ Spin-Off Films Could Focus On Boba Fett And Han Solo

With the confirmation that Disney is indeed branching out the Star Wars universe and would be producing spin-0ff films, new details have surfaced regarding just who the films may focus on. According to Entertainment Weekly, the first movies outside of the saga will be based on cargo smuggler Han Solo and fan-favorite bounty hunter Boba Fett.

EW’s source states the time period of Han Solo’s film will take place between Revenge Of The Sith and A New Hope. With this timeline, expect a new and younger actor to play the role of Han Solo, presumable someone under the age of 35 (Harrison Ford’s age at the time of A New Hope).

So, what about Boba Fett film? Well, this one has two possible time lines. It could either take place between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, or between Empire and Return Of The Jedi. There aren’t currently any casting rumors surrounding this film, but  EW does point out that Temuera Morrison, who played Jango Fett in the prequels, is still of an age where he could play the bounty hunter. Which, would totally make sense being that Boba is a clone of Jango.

There are no directors who have been contacted regarding these films yet, but it is worth noting that Joe Johnston has expressed interest in doing a solo Boba Fett film for quite some time. Also, just recently Robert Rodriguez  expressed his desire to work on a Han Solo film. Definitely exciting news, especially for fans of the Fett-man.

Source: EW