He tries to join the Empire but washes out of its Imperial Flight Academy.
Hes a fugitive from the authorities, along with Qira (Emilia Clarkes Bonnie to his Clyde).
And hes eager to prove his worth among the worst denizens of the galactic underworld.

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The movie seems to relish how misguided Solo is about himself.
It really is a rite of passage, Howard says.
And thats where he needs to make a run at make his way and gain his freedom.

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Freedomas someone in our own galaxy once notedis just another word for nothing left to lose.
Joonas is a really funny guy, and he also brings a lot to the role, Ehrenreich says.
I think they have very different styles.

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Han likes to keep things rough-hewn.
But Lando cant help himself.
Savoir faire is a weapon in his arsenal.

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Landos always the best-dressed person on that set.
And I dont say that lightly.
Theres a lot of cool costumes and a lot of cool clothing, Glover says.
He takes pride in the clothing.
It makes things easier.
When people see you and youre debonair, they tend to want to give you stuff easier.
If theres one quality all of these outlaws share, its that they are all self-made.
Its ominous advice, and a cynical lesson.