Ron Howard, Joe Johnston, and Lawrence Kasdan in The Running to Direct HAN SOLO Film

Last night, the big surprising news hit that Phil Lord and Chris Miller had been fired from Lucasfilm's Han Solo movie due to creative differences. I honestly didn't see that coming at all. But it happened, and the studio is now looking to replace them with a new director.

There are three names that have surfaced so far to possibly be that director. Deadline is reporting that Ron Howard is the front-runner for the job. I've always been a huge fan of Howard's films so if he actually ends up stepping in and directing the film, the guy has my full support! He's a seasoned filmmaker and a talented storyteller that I know would come in and give us the best Han Solo film possible. 

The two other names that have surfaced as possible directors include Lawrence Kasdan, who co-wrote the script for the film and then there's Captain America and Rocketeer director Joe Johnston. They are most likely a backup plan if Howard doesn't work out.

I like both aspects of what Johnston and Kasdan could bring to the film. They are both solid filmmakers that have done some great work over the course of their careers. A couple of my other favorite films of Johnston include October Sky and Jumanji. However, Kasdan does have a personal connection with Han Solo as he's worked with the character since his time working on The Empire Strikes Back. He also directed the films Silverado and Stephen King's Dreamcatcher, which are both solid films.

If any one of them got the job the film would be in good hands. My order of preference would be Howard, Kasdan, and Johnston. Out of these three directors, who would you like to see end up in the director's chair?

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