Alden Ehrenreich Emerges as Likely Young Han Solo Star

Alden Ehreneich is currently the front-runner for the young Han Solo role in the upcoming Star Wars installment, according to Deadline.

The 26-year-old actor’s performance during recent screen test have made him likely to land the role.

The pool of possible actors for the part had been narrowed down to a shortlist including Taron Egerton and Jack Reynor, but sources with knowledge of the secretive casting process said that Alden gave an impressive performance that now puts him at the front of the pack.

The film is set to be released on May 25th, 2018.