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Al Pacino Recalls Turning Down ‘Star Wars’ Role: “I Don’t Get It”
- In his 2024 memoir *Sonny Boy*, Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino revealed that he passed on the opportunity to play Han Solo in Star Wars during the mid-1970s.
- Pacino recalls he received the script while doing a Broadway show, but he found it confusing and asked a friend for advice before rejecting the offer.
- The role of Han Solo then went to Harrison Ford, launching Ford into stardom and becoming one of cinema's most beloved characters through multiple sequels and a 2018 prequel.
- Pacino humorously remarked that he felt it was his moment to help launch Harrison Ford's career, noting that although he was offered a large sum to take the role, he decided not to pursue the franchise.
- Pacino's decision reflects his focus on other film work with the Movie Brats group and shows little regret, while Han Solo remains a cultural icon decades later.
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'I must be out of space myself': Al Pacino admits loving Star Wars but turned down its script despite offer of a 'fortune'
Veteran actor Al Pacino has revealed that he once turned down an opportunity to be part of the Star Wars franchise, citing his inability to understand the script as the primary reason for his decision. The acclaimed actor’s admission sheds light on a potentially different trajectory for both his career and the iconic space saga. The Star Wars franchise, which began in 1977 with George Lucas at the helm, has grown to include 12 films and has feat…
Al Pacino Recalls Turning Down ‘Star Wars’ Role: “I Don’t Get It”
Although Al Pacino could have made a hefty sum for a part in Star Wars, it turns out the producers made him an offer he could refuse. After writing about turning down the role of Han Solo in his 2024 memoir Sonny Boy, the Oscar winner reflected on why he was reluctant to pursue what […]
The Independent
The Independent (US)Al Pacino was ‘offered a fortune’ to play iconic Star Wars character – turned it down
‘I can't play something if I don't speak the language,’ said the acclaimed actor
Entertainment Weekly
MSNAl Pacino talks turning down Han Solo, jokes he was 'in the mood to make Harrison Ford a career'
The Oscar winner tells EW he was offered "a fortune" to be in "Star Wars."David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty; Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Al Pacino; Harrison Ford as Han SoloKey PointsAl Pacino jokes he turned down the role of Han Solo in Star Wars as a favor to Harrison Ford. In reality, he turned down the role because he didn't understand the part.Pacino reflects on his relationship with the "Movie Brats," including Star Wars director Geo…
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