Due to scheduling conflicts from the extended shoot, Michael K. Williams' character was cut and replaced by a new character played by Paul Bettany .
Filming began in January 2017 at Pinewood Studios under directors and Christopher Miller . Known for The Lego Movie , the duo favored a comedic, improvisational approach that encouraged actors to experiment with dialogue. However, this style clashed severely with screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan , who expected his script to be followed precisely, and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy . 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,