Though many people decided to view the super bowl because of a certain love for football, I kept my television on NBC for one reason; Solo. Yes, the beloved Han Solo’s prequel film was set to premiere its first teaser trailer during the Superbowl, and the first full trailer the next morning. Though, from seeing the trailers full through about fifteen times since then, I have to say… I’m concerned.
1. Is Alden Ehrenreich Really Going to Pull it Off?
Don’t get me wrong, the guy definitely resembles Han. The hair and outfit are definitely on point, but the voice? Just from the trailer, it’s hard to tell whether Ehrenreich will truly pull off the scruffy, sarcastic iconic voice of Han. Though who knows, it might be the best impression ever done… we just don’t get this information from the trailer.
2. Who is Qi’Ra?
Qi’Ra, played by Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke, hasn’t truly been explained yet. All we know is that she has an important connection to Han Solo, straight from the beginning, and that she knows who he truly is, unlike others. Does this mean that Qi’Ra and Han had been childhood friends, only to reconnect in the later events of the movie? One thing is for sure, she looks like a kick-ass female character. Audiences are surely worried that Clarke’s character will romantically be involved with Han in the film, only to inevitably come to the end at the conclusion of the film because you know… Leia.
3. Will We See Chewie and Han Solo’s Friendship Begin?
By watching the upcoming teaser and trailer, there is no doubt that Chewie will be involved in the new film. That being said, are they going to show how and where Chewie and Han actually met and became friends? Audiences are praying for this particular scene, and it would definitely add some nostalgic magic to the new film.
4. Why Did Han Want to Join the Empire?
The most shocking element of the new Solo trailer was undoubtedly Han Solo’s interview to work for the Empire. There’s not much to say about this, but it is essential to ask why?
5. What Happened to the Millennium Falcon, and Will We See Han Win It?
In the trailer, the Millennium Falcon looks spotless and clean, unlike the old ship we know and love from the original movies. How exactly did the ship come to be so trashed? As well as knowing the condition reasoning of the ship, will we see Han actually win it over? Surely, this is an iconic moment that the producers of Solo could not abandon.
One thing is for sure, Solo: A Star Wars Story is a Star Wars universe film that’ll be different from anything we’ve ever seen before. That being said, it’s definitely worth keeping your fingers crossed to prevent it from crashing.
