Due to scheduling conflicts from the extended shoot, Michael K. Williams' character was cut and replaced by a new character played by Paul Bettany .
The production of Solo: A Star Wars Story in 2017 was one of the most turbulent chapters in modern franchise history, famously marked by the firing of its original directors. While the film eventually reached theaters in May 2018, the bulk of its dramatic "behind-the-scenes" story unfolded during 2017. A Clash of Creative Visions Solo A Star Wars Story 2017
In October 2017, Howard shared a video on Twitter officially announcing the title: Solo: A Star Wars Story . Due to scheduling conflicts from the extended shoot,