Kurt Russell Star Wars Audition

Kurt Russell's Star Wars Audition

[@theopenrift]

It's very fascinating seeing Kurt Russell auditioning for Han Solo

[@PieknyMarian]

I am a big fan of Kurt Russell, but I'm glad Harrison Ford became Han

[@nathancruz9172]

Me too.

[@RobotRebelCinema]

He would've been good regardless

[@killingheros3554]

Kurt would have done every bit as good, if not better.

[@mohdroshidi1636]

Kurt ford

[@Longbranchking]

Harrison Ford did great but I bet jack burton in space would’ve been good

[@theRealAV8r]

I can see why Harrison was preferred, he was older, more 'worldly' and cynical in appearance and demeanor, like a guy with a long history around the undersides of the galaxy.

[@theRealAV8r]

David Poland This 'kid' saw Star Wars as a teenager in 1977 ;)

[@ACertainWay]

I think his comment went over both your heads.

[@CallieAndMax]

Kurt as "Snake Pliskin" could've pulled it off! That was still a few years away,

[@thedude1878]

Same, Kurt had a younger vibe to him even in his voice.

[@zippymufo9765]

Kurt was just too young at the time. The 80's Kurt Russell would have killed as Han Solo.

[@troddy3925]

Russell may not have made 'Escape from NY' or 'The Thing' if he was all caught up in the Star Wars saga in the early 80's. Thank Goodness he didn't get it...

[@kamuelalee]

Kurt owned those movies.

[@kawythowy867]

From that perspective I’d say you are correct. Love those movies.

[@Ryan_Winter]

On the other hand, he also could have been Indiana Jones.

[@auteurAM]

Somehow I think he would have sooner got Star Wars.

[@jliuatl]

Or Big Trouble in Little China.

[@johnsmithsitizen8739]

I think Harrison Ford was great because he wasn't an actor. He just WAS Han Solo. He was cocky, confident and never acted, he just was.

[@andreea2378]

Johnsmith Sitizen he had been an actor for over 10 years ar that point, although he did not had any big roles indeed. He was a carpenter for a while and including in 75/76'(when this happened) so he didn t have to accept all the roles he did nt want legend goes i guess:))

[@joegriego3091]

Harrison Ford co-starred in a very popular film in 1973. Maybe youve heard it, called "American Graffiti"

[@kamuelalee]

Harrison Ford had been acting in Hollywood almost ten years. But he was a carpenter on the side..and claimed to make more money at it instead of acting. Until, he became Han Solo, Indiana Jones and Jack Ryan.

[@Skywohka]

Johnsmith Sitizen American Graffiti

[@gungriffen]

The only other guy who could have done this role.

[@turdferguson8227]

Gungriffen, absolutely. Kurt is great. Tremendous charisma

[@pluckyduck11y]

Don Knotts

[@acewilliams7917]

Patrick Swayze would of been a good Han Solo as well.

[@CharlieTooHuman]

pluckyduck11y LOL yes Don Knotts would have made the best Han Solo

[@KendalOzzel]

I think Burt Reynolds could’ve been good too.

[@tbob8212]

He would have made a good "Used Spaceship Salesman" in that galaxy far, far away...

[@ItsMichaelReid]

Daniel Sayers That's funny because Lucas originally wanted C-3PO to sound like a used Car Salesman

[@tbob8212]

ItsMichaelReid Too funny, learn something everyday. Kurt Russell's character in Used Cars was funny ☺ Cool thanks for the info!

[@mark-allanpilgrim7028]

Good shout!!! Maybe he would have had an assistant salesman who flies around in a blue spaceship that turns out to be red and he freaks out!! That guy could have a ewok foot on a key ring for luck! “Yessir! Down here at New Deal Used Spaceships, we are blowing the living shit out of high prices!!!”

[@moviesgalore9947]

@@mark-allanpilgrim7028 Rudy Russo in Star Wars very funny.

[@Thorpean]

Kurt Russell was an established, highly paid actor and Harrison Ford was a relatively unknown actor. I'm sure Kurt would have done a fantastic job, but I think it was all about economics. Harrison was cheaper than Kurt. In the end, Harrison was the best choice as he wasn't really known for that much and could really become the character.

[@emilyanderson6391]

Spot on. George Lucas had ulterior motives in his casting. First of all he was well aware that he was a relative newcomer as a director and neither had to experience nor the status to go against established actors. He knew that established actors would be more difficult to work with since they could just threat to quit if they didn't get their way or ridicule him for his lack of experience directing. Choosing unknowns would make them a lot easier to work with - though even Hamill, Ford and Fisher *all* complained to George Lucas the dialogue was clunky and virtually impossible to say. Like you said they were cheaper too and since the movie was going to be seriously expensive ($11 million was big budget back in 1977) hiring cheap actors meant all money could be poured into the production of the movie. Fact is the only actor that demanded a "special contract" for Star Wars was Sir Alec Guinness. His contract stipulated he could earn a certain fixed percent of the movies total box office income and he also managed to get George Lucas to kill off his career in the first movie. Originally Lucas had intended to keep Obi-Wan as Luke's mentor in all three movies. Ford, Hamill and Fisher certainly didn't have the power to make such demands and they were well aware they were easily replaceable should Lucas find them "difficult to work with". Another factor that decided Harrison Ford landed the role. Originally he was just hired to read the roles against the other actors being considered for Luke and Leia. Eventually he had read the lines so many times he essentially "became the part" and since Lucas had seen him "grow into the role" with his reading he decided Ford was surprisingly good as Han Solo and cast him. It was never Lucas's plan from the very beginning but suddenly dawned on him. On top of that Harrison Ford was easy to work with, always assisted with the carpentry on the sets and was generally highly adaptable to any changes. As such all those factors contributed to Ford being signed to the role.

[@moviesgalore9947]

@@emilyanderson6391 Yep he was making good money as a carpenter to the stars and producers he was really good its why Indy says "the cup of a carpenter" in the cave at the end of Last Crusade that was an inside joke about the Holy Grail being a simple "cup of a carpenter" which is what Christ was. And for Alec Guiness he did the movie because he needed the money at the time he was very low on money so he did Obi Wan for the easy money but he brought so much greatness to the part it was crazy lucky George got Guiness to play Obi Wan.

[@RobotRebelCinema]

Harrison wasn't even an actor back then... He was a carpenter on set, he just happened to be in the building painting when he was asked to read lines for some of the actors auditioning and they love the way he read the parts.

[@NobleRaider2747]

@@RobotRebelCinema he was an actor but was doing the carpenter thing as a side job

[@JustNess78]

I'll start this by saying, NO ONE could touch Harrison Ford as Haan Solo, but, I've gotta say... I could totally see Kurt as Haan, in his own way. Kurt is an outstanding actor and a great guy. I just love him! :)

[@cocodakilla]

+JustNess78 Ford cannot even act let alone make a role stick out. He lost to hammill!!!! If kurt or jeff bridges played han the role would have STUCK out more

[@hiahaha7100]

You know its only one a in han right?

[@LFiers]

+Coco Pops Lol. Ummm, no. Harrison Ford is awesome and is a great actor. Just because you dislike him doesn't mean he isn't damn good at what he does. Which he is.

[@thelittlepasty8360]

JustNess78 why are you spelling han like that

[@soulerflare7]

JustNess78 Yea , I don't think Harrison could have been as good of a "Snake Pliskin ".

[@OneBigRetard]

Kurt Russell is the only other guy who could have nailed this. Legend.

[@MutteringUrchin]

Kurt sounded too nonchalant and excited about the situation/planet being destroyed. Ford's audition is sombre, cautious, scared, and annoyed. It's good to see this footage again.

[@Yusuf1187]

Well said. Nothing against Russel, but Ford really seemed very real and natural in his audition, and conveyed more depth/nuance of emotion in his voice. Russel's audition comes across just a bit more one-dimensional imo.

[@genjii931]

Anyone who has seen "Big Trouble in Little China" should know that Russell would've been a great Han Solo. Either way is fine. But if they were to re-cast these days, it could only be Nathan Fillion.

[@SagradaMascarita]

+Tixxx Tixxx fuck no

[@percyjacksonsonofneptune9407]

Anthony Ingruber would also be a good choice

[@ramblinroyce4946]

+genjii931 Nathan Fillion for sure! Firefly Forever! He would definitely capture the rogue smuggler with the wit and charm Han requires...

[@percyjacksonsonofneptune9407]

Ramblin Royce That would be a good choice but he is too old. They're looking for someone younger.

[@aaronseidl5941]

Go and see Hateful Eight, Kurt is awesome!

[@theartist124]

Snake Solo!

[@al307antony2]

AHAHAHAHAAA!

[@johnmccarthy4134]

Han Macready

[@cobaltblue9127]

Casting plays a big role. They really did a good job casting Mark, Harrison and Carrie together. They had a great chemistry even if the performances weren't the most amazing people had ever seen, it was believable and felt right. They took a weird script and made it feel normal. Alec really helped set tone too.

[@BadIdeaBearCub]

Kurt Russell at the time was in every other Disney movie, so it was an instantly recognizable face. More often that not he was the hero in those movies.So, It was a good move, even if by chance, that they chose relatively unknown actors, so the audience didn't have any preconceptions on the characters.

[@ryanpatrone1868]

He still has that Walt Disney style of acting at this point.

[@Jabberwockybird]

He needed John Carpenter to direct him the right way

[@jeremiahdansereau2950]

Kurt Russel is Han Solo in Escape from Alderaan

[@ShipMonster]

I actually liked this. I'm not a huge "wars" fan and I'm not entirely sure how I found this video but Kurt's acting is really good. Usually audition tapes suck and I can never understand how they would pick an actor based on the tapes. However this Kurt is really believable. IMO

[@tiffsaver]

Kurt would have done a credible job as Solo. If you've watched his many films, you'll notice a kind of "I don't give a shit" attitude that would have worked well.

[@ElBloeTigre]

+tiffsaver Absolutely. He's got that whole gung-ho attitude about things.

[@cocodakilla]

+tiffsaver And jeff bridges too. I found the Ford attitude did not fit well with the films and Hamill dominated because of it

[@tiffsaver]

+Coco Pops Nonsense. There are many actors who could have filled the bill as Solo. But if Ford didn't do it right, would he have become the biggest star in Hollywood history as a direct result of his performance? What happened to Hamill and Fisher's careers after Star Wars, genius?? Think about it.

[@cocodakilla]

Not so many people actually! Fisher could not cope with fame and became depressed. Do you not know this? Hamill had an accident and I really do not know why he did not get more roles! BTW Ford married the ET writer who was far more talented than he. Obvious how he used her for connections ! Because then his acting went downhill when he traded her in for gold diggers. Oh and he is not one of the biggest stars. Indiana is a big iconic character but Stephen should be praised for that.. And the writers. Because ANYONE could have done indiana. Sean Connery is an icon. He has charisma and something which you can see and tell it is him. Hamill is now getting into voice acting. Ford became a flop actor after the big indiana hit. And now he should really retire because he seems FAR older than he really is. Arrogant man who has used many people.

[@tiffsaver]

+Coco Pops You're dumber that I thought you were.

[@benm628]

ehhh... wouldn't have been such a bad thing having old Jack Burton flyin' the Millenium Falcon.... Fly into an asteroid field.... well, you know what old Jack Burton would say..... what the hell.

[@njords77]

Jabba: Have you paid your dues Han? Kurt (stares that big sucker right back in the eye): Yes sir, the check is in the mail.

[@michaelmorgan2551]

*Flying the Porkchop Express

[@KnjazNazrath]

C3PO: The odds of successfully navigating an asteroid field are- Kurt: All in the reflexes.

[@jliuatl]

“Look your worshipness, I ain’t in this for the rebellion and I’m not in it for you. I just want my truck.” - Jack Burton

[@tribeca]

Watch the ENTIRE short film Cutlass starring Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart as a young girls who negotiate a deal to get what they want. Also starring Virginia Madsen, Kurt Russell, Chevy Chase, Sarah Roemer- and directed by Kate Hudson! Check it out: youtube [dot] com/watch?v=NyluTTt9avA

[@Headsign]

Kurt Russell would have been *great* as Snake Plissken! Oh wait...

[@ferretface]

Six minutes of thrilling couch sitting ACTION!

[@truesoulghost2777]

What about the droid attack on the Wookies?

[@devonharris5936]

I think if Kurt got the part of Han Solo we all would've been just as happy

[@pluckyduck11y]

He might not have gotten to be Han but Kurt is killing it lately. You guys see Bone Tomahawk? And he was great in Hateful Eight mate!

[@shivelyfilms]

If Kurt russel got the part this film would be called Big Trouble in Little Star Wars

[@sartanko]

Escape from the Death Star.

[@CowabungaWo101]

The Jawa

[@williamlydon2554]

Dan Slash lucas film, make that happen!

[@sartanko]

william lydon It's Disney now, and they're already making new Star Wars movies.

[@williamlydon2554]

aaww, no escape from death star? that would been awsome:(

[@mdoherty9188]

For those not familiar with Kurt Russell's acting history, he was still signed to Disney in 1977. Escape from New York was still 4 years away

[@Deppizzymo]

I very very strongly agree with you. Kurt is actually a fine actor, and this role fits right in with what he seems to be good at. I think he did a great job with this audition given his situation (no recuts/retakes/editing). Having watched this, I actually have a lot more respect for him as an actor, because now I see that he CAN play Han Solo, and did... even if for 5 minutes.

[@cheryldahl9192]

Somewhere in another dimension, Kurt Russel rocked this roll. Harrison Ford rocked it for us. 😁

[@MikeGervasi]

Him with Hamill would have been too 50's teen movie feel. They got it right with the "older and more street wise" Harrison Ford

[@usaidmoinofficial7016]

Young but not teen because they were 25 that time.

[@dunskie]

This other guy is sitting in a bar in LA somwhere right now thinking,"I should'nt have worn that stupid fucking poncho thing and kept leaning forward at the audition!"

[@ezrabiggins90]

While we're at it, does anybody else remember 1977 as being about the best year you can remember? Not just, or even mostly Star Wars--it didn't mean much to me. But I've talked to other folks in my generation, and it seems there was something uncannily pleasant about 77. Martin Mull, Gene Gene the Dancing Machine, Let's Get Small, Reggie Jackson, Guy Lafleur, SOAP, Barney Miller, McCartney songs. When I get my time machine, I'm going back to August 1977.

[@funkotron9198]

+ezrabiggins90 I was 11 living in California and 1977 seemed like the pop culture high point of the 70's. So mellow and positive. Star Wars was the cherry on top of 77'.

[@BassD77]

+ezrabiggins90 quote "...I'm going back to August 1977". That's the month + year I was born :-) When "The Force Awakens" comes out, i will kinda be reborn again..

[@user-xd5zi3kt4s]

ezrabiggins90 no I was born in 76

[@canuck21]

@Blactor You nailed it. Harrison Ford indeed gives a vibe of mileage.

[@HBMHD]

I like Kurt Russell, but Harrison Ford was simply perfect for Han Solo's role.

[@bcbcbcbudsbudsbuds]

Very good performance

[@maunze336]

Think about it - If Kurt Russel would have been Han Solo, Tom Selleck would have been Indiana Jones!

[@TrOllinM4sTEr]

Selleck as Indiana and Russell as Han woulda been just fine, maybe even better. Russell has alotta tude which woula worked for the Solo part. and Selleck has enough grit and charm for Jones.

[@maunze336]

True, true! But we will never know for sure - Time Travel isn't an realstic opinion (yet ;) ) and both are maybe to old to play the respective roles- though of course Tom Selleck has already shown his version of Indiana Jones in the said Magnum Episode.

[@baboom007]

TrOllinM4sTEr Selleck as Indy....are u for real? Today we wouldn't even speak of Indiana Jones if Selleck played Indiana

[@TrOllinM4sTEr]

Don't be prejudiced. Selleck is manly, macho, handsome, athletic, and more than competent enough to play that role. The ONLY reason he didn't do it was cuz of his magnum pi obligations. He was 1st choice for the role and with good reason.

[@baboom007]

TrOllinM4sTEr "Selleck is manly, macho, handsome, athletic" - and those are the qualities of a great actors. Fuck range, emotions, performance, depth etc.. when we have macho and handsome. Selleck has the personality of a dead moth. He transmits nothing. He is bland as fuck. What are he's greatest movies. ? Come on, u compare a B or C movie actor with Indiana Jones, Han Solo and Rick Deckard. U cant be fucking serious.

[@JillShaw]

Cool!Love seeing these audition videos!

[@wheelmanstan]

kurt could have pulled it off if he was allowed to embrace his swagger, harrison and kurt are a lot alike but kurt just has too much of a baby face haha

[@hogwashsentinel]

I like how he says "that's it there" and points to the coffee table. And mark in a freaking baja shirt, this is golden.

[@MasterJediDude]

That’s not Mark. It’s some other guy - maybe just an assistant, sitting in for the Luke role.

[@quinnmccully4689]

Kurt couldve pulled this role off.

[@grayhaimrandolph8667]

Never. Only Harrison Ford could have.

[@DiscipleEddie]

Jack burton could have been han solo for sure lol

[@Redservent]

and that's why Kurt Russell is star lord's dad

[@BloodyChunX]

Kurt Russell would have definitely shot first!

[@Spindles15]

That is some pretty awesome dialog. I wish it had made it into the actual movie.

[@RebeccaJoArt]

Kurt Russell wasn't too bad! But, of course, Harrison Ford had that kind of edgy, hard exterior that fit so well and was needed for Han Solo. In my personal opinion, I don't think Kurt Russell could have pulled off that view of the character. :)

[@hanslander2849]

Man I wish he would have gotten it. At least he'd have appreciated the role

[@sagaofbluewing]

"You know what ol' Han Solo says at a time like this?.." He's the only guy I could've seen pull this off other than Ford.

[@Myfavoritecuties]

Kurt Russell would play as Courtland Amidala (adopted son of an unknown sibling of Padme Amidala) who survived the rise of the empire as a youngling. His foster dad was murdered by his own foster mother who went insane with hate after finding out that he was a thief in the past, never knowing that he quitted stealing. Court was only a teenager when that happened. By the time he grew up, he opened a space themed casino in the Earth Space station, and another in his home: Aurora Star (a system that balances between magic and technology).

[@dchang11]

Kurt Russell would have done fine as Han Solo. He has the right character qualities. But Harrison Ford did a better job.

[@cocodakilla]

+David C (river1216) he did not! His character did not stick out like Kurt's did! Hamill dominated the screen and Han solo was in the back. Even chewy had more charisma

[@FrodoFriend]

I am glad to see this little piece of history. Personally, I think Russell is a terrific actor, but so is Harrison Ford. I do think Harrison is more subtle, however, and did not overshadow Luke or Obijuan, which made that original film so memorable. Back in 1977 nobody knew much of Harrison Ford, or the other actors in the show, which made its impressive story so much more visible. Hiring top of he line actors would probably have distracted too much, methinks. Russell has had a fine career.

[@-bdl2696]

Russel seems more like Luke, wonder how things would have been with Harrison and him going at it.

[@nickj7335]

- BDL nahhhh Mark was born to play Luke

[@rjgomm1852]

@@nickj7335 yeahhh but Harrison was for sure born for Han

[@MetalHeathen85]

I'm a big Star Wars fan, but I also love Kurt Russell's work. But I don't think it would've worked because he was too young, as others have mentioned here. Interesting clip, & being a big fan of both the S/W saga & Russell, it's kind of a paradox for me!

[@jpowell180]

(Solo) "I'm a reasonable guy. But, I've just experienced some very unreasonable things, so somebody, anybody, tell me what's going on!" (Kenobi) "The truth?" (Solo) "I can take it." (Kenobi) "The Force." (Solo) "The Force. Great. Sensational. An old, hokey religion, and you're saying it's real?" (Kenobi) "...As real as the Dark Side of the Force." (Solo) "Hey, what more could a guy ask for?

[@ezrabiggins90]

Chewy, I don't fly any faster than I can see and besides, it's all in the reflexes.

[@ClearBrookExotics]

ezrabiggins90 You know what Han says at a moment like this. "Who?" Han Solo - ME.

[@tzkelley]

"Don't call us, we'll call you."

[@eldo59]

If only Snake Plissken was a Jedi Knight.

[@jupiter-8405]

Kurt Russell had such a great image in 'The Thing'.

[@AndrewDrazdikJr]

Before I had my heat stroke in 2000 I bet my memory was as good as yours. I like to be the technical editor back when this was being produced.

[@experiment54]

In another universe he got the job.

[@sestubbe]

It's hard to envision any actor other than Harrison Ford playing Han Solo but after seeing this I am convinced that Kurt Russel would have done a good job were he cast in the role.

[@killingheros3554]

Absolutely 💯!

[@beckiejbrown]

I think he could have made a good Hans :D x

[@eddrush209mph]

+Beckie0 I agree, if Harrison Ford either... 1) didn't audition or 2) existed, then Kurt was the next best person in line to cast as Han.

[@1400IntruderVS]

+Beckie0 Maybe not at that time, or with the right direction. I agree. He definitely played some wise ass bad ass characters in his day. Of course we're more than happy with Harrison Ford, who went on to become one of entertainments greatest box office stars.

[@tayzer22]

+Beckie0 Agreed...Kurt Russell is awesome. Flubber (the original) anyone? :)

[@BookClubDisaster]

+Beckie0 He lacks Harrison Ford's smirking sense of irony.

[@WarwickkkT101]

+Beckie0 It's not die hard

[@stereomaster11]

I would have liked to see Kurt Russell in Star Wars!

[@Teabone3]

and then he became a planet in Guardians of the Galaxy 2.

[@mylifeisacomplexpastiche7901]

Imperial Officer: No kin? How does Han Solo sound? Han: ... Call me Snake...

[@schwarg]

If he had played this more like his Jack Burton role, he'd have nabbed it like that. Was still too young I guess.

[@joetred]

I think you're right. Russell's cynical Snake Plissken persona was 5 years later. He was only 24-25 at the time of this audition, barely older than Mark Hamill.

[@TheApocalypseLive]

Used Cars is one of the greatest films of the 20th century. Watch it.

[@burtwonderstone5315]

Wow, I can't imagine if this much bla bla bla dialogue actually stayed in the movie. That' was painful! I love Kurt Russell as an actor, but Harrison Ford was definitely a better choice.

[@AcceptYourDeath]

Burt Wonderstone Agreed on both. Harrison Ford was the best choice, not because we are used to it, simply because he was the best choice. And I wish Kurt Russel would have had more movies in his prime. Especially the kind of character he had in "HEAT" (I think thats the name of this movie).

[@jarkoer]

+Burt Wonderstone This dialogue was purposely written so they could see as much of the actor's skill and stage presence as possible. Never meant for the movie, just for casting purposes. But I can't say I'm impressed with Kurt's tired delivery. He sounds like he's talking with a friend over a beer at a party instead of being freaked out that an entire planet was destroyed.

[@1400IntruderVS]

+AcceptYourDeath Russel had more swagger later in his career. He could have made a good Han Solo had he been directed to bring that out. Harrison Ford on other hand, clearly brought that with him to all the audition readings he performed. He created the character to the dialogue and perhaps that is what was realized when he was selected?

[@AcceptYourDeath]

1400IntruderVS For me personally Harrison Fords stature at this time, being this tall and slim guy is a big part of what makes this character one of the best in history. The second you see him appear you buy the story of a sleek, selfish, clever survivalist in the galaxies He always looks somewhat weak without much physical strength but relying on outsmarting everybody, which is pretty much the character he plays as we all know.

[@1400IntruderVS]

AcceptYourDeath Han Solo was also the anti-hero of A New Hope. He was cunning and resourceful as well as ruthless when necessary. Which is why the re edit of the scene where he kills Greedo is probably the worst decision Lucas made when re-releasing the original trilogy in the late 1990s. The original movie introduced his character as some one who is not trust worthy and may be dangerous when cornered. His interest in getting payed above all reasons isn't brushed over lightly. The character's story has a redemption arc, which makes him that much cooler.

[@SuperHoraceWimp]

LOL KR just makes me laugh! his funny little legs hahaha watch the chase scene at the start of tango and cash....gets me every time.

[@proudkiwi7641]

Damn they have to memorize all if that just to audition.

[@ottoskidoo]

It's amazing because I've seen all of them and Russell is defintely the next best. He woulda been fine.

[@exiledhobbit1441]

Harrison Ford was a great choice.

[@frow234]

I love kurt Russell and Harrison Ford. Guys were and still are my action movie heroes. I was born in the 90s so what does that tell you.

[@fodsaks]

He sounds too energetic and enthusiastic. Ford had that great slow, cynical drawl that made Han Solo what he was.

[@stankwho]

Kurt Russell as Hans Solo, yes I definitely could see that!

[@mikem591]

I like Kurt, but Harrison Ford WAS Han Solo...:) Perfectly cast for Han. He nailed it - slick, 'me-first', but in the end, heroic.

[@kungfooligan]

If you want to see Kurt as Han Solo, just watch Big Trouble in Little China. Jack Burton certainly carries the torch pretty well.

[@killingheros3554]

Spot on and he played super fantastic as snake in (Escape from New York). IF KURT DID GET TO BE HAN SOLO, WE WOULD HAVE LOVED IT JUST AS MUCH.

[@marguskiis7711]

Russel was too expensive those days, he was a star already. Lucas has so little money for actors, so he used to choose the cheapest ones.

[@MasterJediDude]

Ironically, Star Wars ended up at Disney. He already did GotG2 which was a Disney/MCU movie. Who knows? Kurt might end up being on a Star Wars show down the road.

[@edgarlescanovillegas8994]

Who was more expensive in that moment?. I think Ford was cheaper and resulted an excellent Hans Solo.

[@SaraMandoa]

+Edgar Lescano Villegas Han* Solo

[@newguy90]

Man, Kurt really sold this. I could totally see him in the part.

[@ErichoTTA]

This is Egoraptor's 984th favorite listed video and your user name is WishItWas1984.

[@jackwright1710]

I'm not sure how I feel about his audition, but there's something oddly satisfying about it

[@metalmorgan]

Harrison's audition is MILES better than Russel's

[@WishItWas1984]

@VultureLives The auditions were from the 3rd draft. I believe it got to a revised 4th draft before shooting (at the least). The Huycks were hired to write snappy one-liners and do an overall polish of the final script. They didn't do massive edits or chop off verbose dialogue. What they added was important, but subtle. They deserve credit, but the vast majority of the words on the screen are from Lucas. Which is why he is the sole credited writer of the movie.

[@AlexOjideagu2]

He definitely could have been Han Solo, EASILY

[@northwesttravels7234]

It certainly seems a complicated business to do the right casting, have a good script, good producing and good editing. Ford has been good for some roles and seriously miscast for others. We can certainly enjoy some of both actors work.

[@steven_gd]

Kurt Russell wouldn't have made a good Han Solo. Neither would have the other guy have made a good luke...

[@kamdan2011]

Wouldn’t have worked if Luke and Han were the same age.

[@jeffheath5152]

Harrison Ford was made for Han Solo

[@AlexOjideagu2]

Yes but Kurt would have made a good one too

[@killingheros3554]

Kurt would have been amazing in that part along with all the other actors that were lined up.

[@jarrodmorrison4949]

Glad he did not get the part

[@ferencbrandhuber2768]

He would be perfect choise.

[@Pablo-vb7ne]

Harrison Ford is better than him!!! more expressive than Kurt!!

[@jpowell180]

Not really. Ford is really underwhelming in the role, like he was just phoning it in - he really wasn't too thrilled to be there. Russell, otoh, had it played the roll like Jack Burton, would have ruled!

[@TrOllinM4sTEr]

jpowell180 I agree. if anything cost Kurt the part was the fact that his face is too young looking. Kurt Russell still looks very young for his age. always has. Kurt's audition>Harrison's

[@okitasan]

I agree. I'm sure if they all got the rolls and we were watching auditions with Ford and Hamill, we'd probably be saying the same thing about them

[@Englishdosser86]

I like Kurt Russell, and he was AWESOME in Big Trouble in Little China. But this is definately a cut below Hamil and Ford's audition.

[@WishItWas1984]

@Jaderlif Lucas wrote the script by himself for A New Hope. They are auditioning w/ a chunk of one of the rough drafts.

[@stevenwashington8763]

solid actor. fascinating

[@degroseille]

Kurt Russel sounds here like Luke who spent too much time with Han. That would have been such a nice spin off. Imagine him calling anybody "kid" at that age. Also, the Luke person is wonderfully silly.

[@AnwarMadrigal]

He's a kick ass actor, he would've made a great Han Solo

[@Barbabapan]

I wished he had had the role. But I'm no Harrison Ford fan generally but some of his films are really great. So now that you've read my post it surely changed your whole life and made you a great deal smarter right?

[@futureismetal]

Yes, kurt starring in star wars. he is playing character name Jawa

[@WishItWas1984]

No. Maybe the super massive Blu-ray edition coming who-knows-when will have it.

[@scottdavidson3150]

I see someone posted that Used Cars is one of the best movies of the 20th Century. I would say that he is pretty much correct. I saw that movie twice in the theater and it was hilarious. Kurt did a great job.