Tommy Lee Wallace was originally offered the opportunity to direct this film, having worked as the editor and production designer on the original film. He had his own thoughts about where to proceed with the sequel, and was excited by the project, however John Carpenter eventually determined that this film would pick up directly from where the original left off. Despite some disappointment in this story direction, Wallace maintained his interest and was still set to direct, with his name even appearing as director in a 1980 trade ad released by Filmways Pictures. When Carpenter finished the script and presented it to Wallace, he was extremely disappointed to discover the intention to make the film as bloody and violent as the original's imitators, which had used such conventions to ensure their success. When it was realized that he had no choice but to include these elements in the film, Wallace withdrew from the project, but he would get his way when he was offered and accepted the next film in the series, Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982).
Solo: A Star Wars Story - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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Lee Sandales, leader of the Set Decorating department, was inspired during a scouting trip in the Canary Islands to create a backstory for the Savarenians: they lived on the water and would harvest a kind of brightly colored shellfish. Evidence of a fishing lifestyle is hidden among all of the set decorations at the sight, including cloth and other materials stained by fabricated shellfish.
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In June 2017, Ron Howard was announced as the new director of the film. Howard previously appeared in American Graffiti (1973), which also starred Harrison Ford, the first actor to play Han Solo.
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For stunt work, two of Han's speeders were built on a custom-built chassis with a V8 engine, allowing them to reach over 100 mph!
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The stripes on Dryden Vos's face are tan when he is calm, but turn darker when he gets angry.
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The novelization goes on to show that the Cloud Riders pass on the coaxium given to them by Han to none other than Saw Gerrera and Jyn Erso.
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Director Ron Howard often shot eight to nine-minute takes of the actors in the cockpit during the Kessel Run, creating an atmosphere that reflected the stressful and exhausting nature of Han's feat.
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During the shoot, more than 80 tires were used on the two stunt-driving speeders due to wear and tear.
Solo: A Star Wars Story - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Solo: A Star Wars Story - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Solo: A Star Wars Story - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Solo: A Star Wars Story - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Solo: A Star Wars Story - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Solo: A Star Wars Story - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Solo: A Star Wars Story - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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