Paul Bettany joins Star Wars Han Solo spinoff

Actor Paul Bettany has been roped in to star in the upcoming Star Wars Han Solo spinoff movie, announced director Ron Howard. The filmmaker shared a photograph of himself with Bettany on the set through his official Twitter handle.

Howard took over as director after Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were fired over creative differences. Re-shoots are underway for the film, which is expected to release on May 25, 2018.

Bettany is known for his roles in A Beautiful Mind and The Avengers.