‘It’s Still Just A Shame’: Solo’s Ron Howard Reflects On Being Hired To Take Over Directing The Star Wars Movie

As a diehard film enthusiast, I’ve witnessed many instances where a director stepping down before principal photography isn’t exactly unheard of. However, the swap from Lord and Miller to Howard on the set of ‘Solo’ was unique, happening six months into filming. In an intriguing chat with Vulture, Howard shared that Kathleen Kennedy, Lucasfilm president, orchestrated a breakfast meeting with Solo producer Alli Shearmur and co-writer Jon Kasdan. This encounter paved the way for…








