Star Wars: 10 Directors Who Could Fix Han Solo

5. Joe Johnston

Jurassic Park III Joe Johnston
Universal Pictures

Why He Could Fix It: Joe Johnston is apparently another name on the shortlist, best known for directing Jumanji, Jurassic Park III and Captain America: The First Avenger.

Johnston also goes way back with George Lucas, having worked on the special effects for the first two Star Wars films, while Kathleen Kennedy produced Jurassic Park III, which had a notoriously rough production that Johnston basically made the best of.

Johnston also has experience working as a fast replacement before, having been hired last-minute to direct 2010's The Wolfman.

How Likely Is It?: Johnston is a very solid director though perhaps not the most inspired choice to follow-up whatever Lord and Miller have left behind. His personal links to those involved with the project give him an undeniable leg-up, though. 6/10

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