The Book Of Boba Fett Major Spoiler - This Legendary Star Wars Character RETURNS?

Could we be about to see the Star Wars return of an old favourite?

Jan 2, 2022 January 2nd, 2022

Following on the heels of Luke Skywalker appearing in the final episode of The Mandalorian's second season, it looks as if we may get a similar appearance from Han Solo in The Book of Boba Fett.

As reported by famed leaker Nick Santos of The Hashtag Show, Harrison Ford has filmed something to be used in Disney+'s latest venture to a galaxy far, far away. The belief is that the legendary Ford took time out from shooting Indiana Jones 5 to reprise his role of Han.

Santos didn't specify what exactly Solo will be doing in The Book of Boba Fett, but he did say how "his appearance will be very similar to Luke's in Mandalorian Season 2". In terms of how The Mandalorian handled Master Skywalker, Mark Hamill was digitally de-aged to return as Luke during the final moments of said second season.

Given how The Book of Boba Fett takes place directly after the second year of The Mandalorian, that gives you an idea of this post-Return of the Jedi timeline. As such, Han Solo would still look pretty similar to how he did at the close of Episode VI - meaning an obvious de-aging will be needed for the 79-year-old Ford.

When Han will appear in The Book of Boba Fett remains to be seen, but it's sure to be a huge moment as and when Solo makes his presence known.

Andrew Pollard

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