'The Hunger Games' star Woody Harrelson in talks to play Han Solo's mentor

PTI | Updated: Jan 4, 2017, 01:20 PM IST

Actor Woody Harrelson attends 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2' UK Premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square on November 5, 2015 in London, England.

The project has already roped in Alden Ehrenreich, Donald Glover, and Emilia Clarke to play pivotal roles

Actor Woody Harrelson is in negotiations to star as Han Solo's mentor in the Star Wars spin-off.

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While talks are still in the early stages, Harrelson is the top choice to play the role in the upcoming film starring Alden Ehrenreich in the lead role, reported Variety.

Donald Glover and Emilia Clarke also star, with Phil Lord and Chris Miller attach to direct.

The movie will be set prior to Star Wars: A New Hope, like the recently released standalone project, Rogue One.

Kathleen Kennedy and Allison Shearmur are producing the film, which is expected to begin production in January.

The movie is slated to hit theaters on May 25, 2018.