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We also can't forget about everyone's favorite Wookiee, Chewbacca. He's also featured, though we don't know how he and Han become best buds. Hopefully, we'll find that out too!
Clarke is someone new we've never met named Qi'ra.
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From the looks of trailer, she might be some past love of Solo's, but don't expect that to last. Solo eventually got with Princess Leia and we know how that turned out. (You know, the whole killed by their son thing in 'Force Awakens.')
Also new to the franchise is Woody Harrelson's Beckett. He looks to be some kind of mentor figure for Solo, who becomes a legendary smuggler and hesitant hero for the Rebellion.
Friend or foe? There's a lesson to be learned here. #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/tSSNhK5qdW
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 22, 2018
Will there be ties to the original trilogy?
Yes, yes and more yes!
Expect director Ron Howard to plug in some subtle call backs to episodes IV, V and VI. We don't yet know what they will be, but there are always cool Easter eggs and even ties to animated shows and other material that is all part of the bigger narrative.
Just keep your eyes open, you don't want to miss blue milk, or Han's classic one liners.
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Why dos this matter?
Well, as Lucasfilm expands their universe, it's really part of the overall experience.
We saw the first standalone, \"Rogue One,\" tell the story of how the Rebels got the Death Star plans. Basically, if you are a fan, you don't want to miss these little adventures. They are great fun and bring the kid out in anyone!
There's also the underlying theme of empowerment in all \"Star Wars\" projects. This film is no different.
\"You need my top lieutenant.\" See #Qira in Solo: A #StarWars Story in theaters Friday. Get tickets: https://t.co/hNx4uSEDyf pic.twitter.com/HaaCLjqYo2
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 21, 2018
Expect Clarke and possibly others to follow in the footsteps of past inspiring heroes and heroines like Luke, Leia and more. It's a film for both young boys and girls to dream big!
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