Star Wars - Han Solo Shortlist Of Actors Ranked

5. Blake Jenner

Seen In: Everybody Wants Some, Glee, Supergirl Why He'd Be Great As Solo: Jenner has the all-American hero look, basically. Although he's yet to make a splash on the big screen, he has bagged the lead role in Richard Linklater's Everybody Wants Some, a spiritual sequel to Dazed & Confused. From what's been glimpsed of Jenner in the trailer for that film, he's in possession of a suitable amount of charisma and an appealing sort of wide-eyed naïveté that could be well-suited toward a young Han Solo, who's yet to be cocky enough to try and accomplish the Kessel Run at anything less than a safe speed or distance. What Are His Chances: Fair. Phil Lord, Chris Miller and writer/producer Lawrence Kasdan may prefer an actor not as recognisable to fans or the general public, as they tend to bring less baggage with them. Jenner certainly has the physique to carry an action film, and he must have some comedy chops if Richard Linklater chose him for a lead role in one of his movies. Although, Linklater's been wrong before.
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