Ron Howard (born March 1, 1954)[1] is a film and television director, producer, writer, and actor. In 2017, after the firing of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller,[2] Howard was tapped to be the new director of Solo: A Star Wars Story.[3]
Biography
Howard was approached by Lucas to direct Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, but turned it down as he deemed the offer too daunting.[4]
In 2005, he wrote the foreword for The Cinema of George Lucas.[5]
Howard has also contributed to StarWars.com by reprising his role as narrator on Arrested Development with a parody video modeled on the TV show.[6]
Sources
Notes and references
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This Week! in Star Wars Ben Solo Turns to the Dark Side, The Rise of Skywalker Expands, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
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A Message from Lucasfilm Regarding the Untitled Han Solo Film on StarWars.com (backup link)
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Ron Howard to Assume Directorial Duties on the Untitled Han Solo Film on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Ron Howard Was Offered 'The Phantom Menace'; Has Turned Down Superhero Movies Over the Years by Jack Giroux on /Film (November 25, 2015) (backup link archived on April 26, 2020)
- ↑ The Cinema of George Lucas
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The Star Wars Show: Arrested Development: Star Wars with Ron Howard! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)