VIDEO : Alden Ehrenreich Confirmed as New Han Solo in Star Wars Standalone Film

E! Illustration Meet the new Han Solo! Alden Ehrenreich will play the iconic swashbuckler?and role made famous by Harrison Ford in the anticipated Star Wars standalone prequel film based on the character, which was announced last year. The casting of Ehrenreich, a 26-year-old Los Angeles native who previously appeared in Blue Jasmine and Hail Caesar! , was revealed at the Star Wars Celebration Europe event in London Sunday, two months following reports that said he would play the part . To the delight of the fans, the actor himself appeared in person onstage.