Thandie Newton joins the already amazing cast for Lord and Miller's untitled Han Solo movie

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By Darian Scalamoni

            It was only a matter of time for Thandie Newton to get some huge offers for films due to her astounding performance as Maeve in the HBO series, Westworld. Not only did she get that offer but she’s expected to take a role in a mega franchise within the Star Wars universe. According to The Playlist, Newton is in negotiations to star in the Han Solo spinoff movie.

            Each and every week it feels like another star is signing on to have a role in this film as we just posted a few days ago about the casting of Fleabag star, Phoebe Waller-Bridge in a CGI-focused role. There is no news on who Newton would play in the film but directors Chris Miller and Phil Lord are currently filming. This is perfect casting in my eyes as Newton has experience playing all different kinds of roles with plenty of range so she should fit perfectly in another sci-fi project.

            The currently untitled Han Solo movie will be released on May 25^th, 2018. For those who are concerned, Newton’s involvement in the Star Wars movie won’t interfere with her filming for the second season of Westworld as that will begin shooting around late Summer or early Fall. Newton is joined in the cast by Waller-Bridge, Donald Glover, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke and Alden Ehrenreich who will play young Han Solo.