Harrison Ford, who's making the rounds promoting 'Morning Glory,' doesn't do much to combat the "curmudgeon" label he wears around his neck, although he does have a certain fondness for poking a little fun at 'Star Wars' creator George Lucas, so it's pretty tough to complain.
The latest dollop of Ford crankiness comes from a new ABC interview in which the actor, 68, bemoans the lack of a Han Solo death scene in the third 'Star Wars' film:
"As a character, he was not so interesting to me," Ford admits during a sit-down with movie critic Peter Travers. "I thought he should have died in the last one."
And he follows up with an amusing quip about how Lucas would've had trouble selling "dead Han" toys. Oh, Harrison, you rascally little cynic, you.
Married since June to Calista Flockhart (the longtime couple are raising 9-year-old Liam), Ford hit the red carpet this week for the New York City premiere of 'Morning Glory,' costarring Diane Keaton and Rachel McAdams. And it's clear his career is now galaxies away from the Lucas blockbuster that made him a household name, when sci-fi fans first fell in love with Han Solo.
Still, for loyal 'Star Wars' fans, the question remains: Should Han Solo have died at some point in the original trilogy? Isn't it the sidekick's (okay, secondary hero's) role to sacrifice his life for the good fight? Or do you prefer believing that Han Solo and Princess Leia are presently enjoying their half-human and oddly half-Ewok grandchildren back on Endor somewhere?
It's all moot at this point, of course, but one thing's for certain: No matter what film Harrison Ford is trying to hawk, he'll always (always!) get a bunch of goofy 'Star Wars' questions lobbed his way.
Jon Hamm, star of the hit series "Mad Men", is spotted filming scenes for the upcoming season. Jon was all smiles while filming in a red, vintage Imperial convertible.
Hmmmmm? Biting the hand that first fed him, huh? Still, the Indiana Jones series was much superior to the Star Wars trilogy and I can't blame him for not caring as much about Han Solo as he might about Indiana Jones. Gee... Harrison seems to be getting older just like I am. Go figure....ha ha
Easy for him to say now, rich, famous, but I bet he'd be a has been actor right now if Hans Solo had been killed off half way through the first movie. It's easy to have regrets when you have it all.
I never considered Han Solo to be a second tier character. I always thought he was more interesting than the other characters in the story. I found him to be the character more easily to relate to.
Oh Harrison, shame on you. What in the world would Princess Leia done if her beloved Han died in the Return of the Jedi? You should be thankful for that role and the fame it brought you.....
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Harrison, lay off the Viagra; seriously, you sound like John Mayer's dad.
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LMFAO
Harrison....lose the earring and people might be able to take you seriously. You really look stupid.
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Hmmmmm? Biting the hand that first fed him, huh? Still, the Indiana Jones series was much superior to the Star Wars trilogy and I can't blame him for not caring as much about Han Solo as he might about Indiana Jones. Gee... Harrison seems to be getting older just like I am. Go figure....ha ha
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Acutally....they do have kids in the new jedi order book series which is cannon and takes place after return of the jedi
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Easy for him to say now, rich, famous, but I bet he'd be a has been actor right now if Hans Solo had been killed off half way through the first movie. It's easy to have regrets when you have it all.
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I never considered Han Solo to be a second tier character. I always thought he was more interesting than the other characters in the story. I found him to be the character more easily to relate to.
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HANK SOLO WAS THE BEST CHARACTER IN THE TRILOGY HE AS FUN ONLY BECAUSE HARRISON FORD PALYED HIM. GOLDILOCKS
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Oh Harrison, shame on you. What in the world would Princess Leia done if her beloved Han died in the Return of the Jedi? You should be thankful for that role and the fame it brought you.....
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