By June 2017—with only three weeks of principal photography remaining—Kennedy took the unprecedented step of firing Lord and Miller . The news shocked the cast and sparked intense media speculation about the film's stability. Ron Howard Steps In
Howard officially finished principal photography on October 17, 2017, transitioning the film into an intensive editing phase to meet its 2018 release date. The Core Story Solo A Star Wars Story 2017
In October 2017, Howard shared a video on Twitter officially announcing the title: Solo: A Star Wars Story . By June 2017—with only three weeks of principal
Filming began in January 2017 at Pinewood Studios under directors and Christopher Miller . Known for The Lego Movie , the duo favored a comedic, improvisational approach that encouraged actors to experiment with dialogue. However, this style clashed severely with screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan , who expected his script to be followed precisely, and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy . The Core Story In October 2017, Howard shared