Yes, that is correct, the original Han Solo, who is now in his 70's, should be cast to play a younger version of himself. Think about it. Who else can capture the character like Ford? Who else is qualified enough to know the inner workings of the character? Who else can take the helm of Millennium Falcon?
Harrison Ford, that's who!!
Now, I know, Harrison is old (no offense Mr. Ford). So how could he possible play a younger version of a character he made an icon? Special effects, that's how!!
Take a look at Ant-Man. That little film with Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas. In the first scenes with Mr. Douglas, a young 71 years of age, he is transformed to a younger version of himself. This isn't accomplished by a younger actor with a Mike D voice dub. Nope, he is Michael Douglas all the way.
This was achieved by Lola VFX (great article on just how they did it over at Vulture) by giving a digital facelift to the actor. This wasn't pure CGI, or traditional make-up effects. This was done with a combination of techniques to make the actor look younger. They used the same techniques for previous films such as The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and the transformation of Captain America from lanky boy to muscle-bound hero.
So, why not use the same technique for the new Han Solo movie? Let Harrison Ford act the whole movie in his classic Han-style. Then digitally de-age him.
Because seriously, who else can properly play the character who could actually look like Harrison Ford? Han Solo wasn't that old in the original Star Wars, so unless he is going to be 12 years old in the new movie, he wouldn't be much younger of a Han. So, audiences are expected to believe that a Han Solo, maybe 10 years younger than his first appearance in A New Hope, is going to look completely different?
It is un-acceptable I tell ya!
Here's a cow . . .
