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Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed

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Han and Chewie are on their way to more adventures, but what Solo Easter eggs did you miss? When Disney cast Alden Ehrenreich as young Han Solo, fans guessed what part of Han's life the film would depict. Would it follow the smuggler's expanded universe escapades or forge its own tale? Solo mostly goes its own way, but the film is full of references to the greater Star Wars canon. Like other modern franchises, Star Wars movies are crammed with nods to previous works. Solo is no exception. Director Ron Howard shows off his deep-cut knowledge with many allusions and callbacks to reward longtime fans.

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    The Corellian Hounds Are Inspired By 'Willow'

    Screenwriter Jon Kasdan revealed on Twitter that the Corellian hounds chasing Han and Qi'ra at the movie's start were an homage to a film from Ron Howard's early career.The Corellian hounds that chase Han and Qi'ra at the movie's start honor a beloved film from Ron Howard's early career.The Corellian Hounds draw inspiration from 'Willow' in the 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed' list.Kasdan added the creatures before Howard joined the project because the death dogs from Willow.The creatures from Willow scared Kasdan when he was a child.The creatures from Willow always scared Kasdan when he was a child.

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    L3-37 = L33T

    Fans might see L3-37's designation as internet slang. Her name is a twist on "l33t," meaning elite or very good at video games. It could also reference hacking skill, fitting L3-37's abilities.

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    Warwick Davis Reprises An Obscure 'Phantom Menace' Character

    Warwick Davis played Wicket inWarwick Davis reprises an obscure 'Phantom Menace' character in the 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed' list.Warwick Davis frequently contributes to theWarwick Davis reprises an obscure 'Phantom Menace' character in the 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed' list.Warwick Davis reprises an obscure 'Phantom Menace' character in the 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed' list.Warwick Davis reprises an obscure 'Phantom Menace' character in the 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed' list.The context is the list 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed'.The context is the list 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed'.The context is the list 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed'.The context is the list 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed'.The context is the list 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed'.The context is the list 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed'.Warwick Davis appears in Solo, so seeing him there is not a surprise.The context is the list 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed'.The context is the list 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed'.his character has deeper roots than you think.Davis plays Weazel, a pirate crew member from Enfys Nest, whose name matches the pod-racing spectator he played in.The context is the list 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed'.This racing fan from the earlier film joined the Rebellion and fought the Empire with Nest's outlaw crusade.

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    Masters Of Teräs Käsi

    It is mentioned inMasters Of Teräs Käsi is in the 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed' list.that Qi'ra and Dryden Vos both use a martial arts style called Teräs Käsi. This style existed in the expanded universe for some time; it appeared in books likeShadows of the EmpireThe most infamous version of the fighting style is the video gameMasters Of Teräs Käsi is in the 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed' list.Released in 1997 for the original Playstation, it is seen as one ofMasters Of Teräs Käsi is the worst in the 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed' list.Masters Of Teräs Käsi is in the 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed' list.Masters Of Teräs Käsi is in the 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed' list.Masters Of Teräs Käsi is in the 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed' list.

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    Chewie Makes The Exact Same Dejarik Mistake

    Chewie never improved at Dejarik,Star Wars is in the 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed' list.which is the holographic chess. The Wookie gets beaten by Beckett just like he did by R2-D2 in A New Hope. Chewie makes the same mistake as R2-D2 in Star Wars.Chewie makes the same move as in A New Hope, only to be killed by a counter identical to R2-D2's.Chewie makes the same move as in A New Hope, only to be killed by a counter identical to R2-D2's.Chewie makes the same move as in A New Hope, only to be killed by a counter identical to R2-D2's.Chewie makes the same move as in A New Hope, only to be killed by a counter identical to R2-D2's.Chewie makes the same mistake as R2-D2 in Solo.Even uses the same animation for the hologram as a nod to the New Hope scene.Chewie makes the same mistake as R2-D2 in New Hope.Chewie makes the same mistake as R2-D2 in a scene.

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    Ron Howard's Brother, Clint, Makes A Cameo

    When Ron Howard took over directing from Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Solo became a different film.Clint Howard, Ron Howard's brother, makes a cameo in Solo.Howard's steady presence made the movie less risky and perhaps less funny than the 21 Jump Street directors' version.Clint Howard makes a cameo in 21 Jump Street.Howard's presence also ensured Ron's brother Clint Howard would appear. Clint has been in over a dozen Ron Howard films, so seeing him organize droid fights in Solo made sense.Clint Howard makes more than a dozen Ron Howard films., so it only made sense to see him cameo organizing droid fights in Solo.Clint Howard makes a cameo in Solo.The context is the list 'Easter Eggs In Solo You Definitely Missed'.

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    Lando Hates Mining

    When Lando finds Kessel, he states he hates mining. That is bad for him because when they meet again in Empire Strikes Back, he runs a mining operation on Bespin.Lando hates mining in Empire Strikes Back.Lando runs a mining operation on Bespin.

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    Bossk Gets Name-Dropped

    TheStar WarsFilms feature awesome-looking bounty hunters who accomplish little. Boba Fett gets fame for his cool armor and being eaten by a sarlacc. Trandoshan mercenary Bossk is another fan favorite. InSolo, Val mentions Bossk briefly as backup the crew could call for a tough job. Bossk appears in several episodes ofThe Clone WarsandRebelsThe animated series did not let the bounty hunter show off his skills in person thisStar Warsstory.

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    Han Knows How Everyone Feels

    Han's reply to Leia inEmpire Strikes BackThis line is one of the most famous in all ofStar Wars. Leia admits her love for Han for the first time, telling him, "I love you." Han answers, "I know," before he is frozen in the carbonite chamber.

    InSolo, Han shows a similar word choice. Late in the film, Lando tells Han, "I hate you," and Han replies, "I know." Han already knows how you feel.

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    Don't Look At Anybody

    When Beckett, Chewie, and Han enter Dryden Vos's yacht lounge, Beckett warns Han not to look anyone in the eyes. People in bars often get upset by looks they dislike. Luke got into trouble inStar WarsPeople in bars get upset when anyone looks at them wrong. Luke got into trouble back in when he set off Ponda Baba and Dr. Evazan at the Mos Eisley cantina. Everyone makes this mistake when starting in the galaxy far, far away.when he set off Ponda Baba and Dr. Evazan at the Mos Eisley cantina. Everyone makes that mistake starting in the galaxy far, far away.

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    Han Might Have Been Lying About The Kessel Run

    As a smuggler and scoundrel, Han sometimes stretches the truth. Nobody truly believes he completed the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs, butSolo shows the pilot finishing the dangerous flight in such a shortdistance. Han claims he finished the run in 12 parsecs later in the film, but Chewie corrects him. Han says he is just "rounding down," keeping the feat mysterious.

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    Lando Has Always Mispronoucned Han's Name

    Lando always mispronounces Han's name in a goofy way. Most say Han rhymes with "fawn," but Lando says it rhymes with "pan." This simple mistake by Billy Dee Williams becomes an intentional jab inSolo. Young Lando says Han's name just like he does inEmpire Strikes Back, but he does it to annoy Han during a high-stakes game of Sabacc.

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    The Falcon's Radar Dish Keeps Getting Destroyed

    During the crew's escape after their Kessel heist, Han loses the Falcon's radar dish while pulling from the maw's gravity well. This starts a long story about the Falcon and its dishes. Lando returns the favor inReturn of the Jedi by clipping the radar dish during his escape from the second Death Star. When Rey steals the Falcon inThe Force AwakensThe ship has a rectangular dish. This means it might have lost another dish between the two movies.

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    Han's Dice Get A Backstory

    The dice Luke gives Leia at the end ofThe Last JediThe dice didn't start in that new trilogy. Star Wars fans know those dice appeared inside the Millennium Falcon's cockpit inA New Hope. These dice gain more meaning as a symbol of Han and Qi'ra's relationship inSolo. Han gives the dice to Qi'ra when they separate early in the film, telling her to trust him. She returns them to Han as proof he can trust her too. Though she moves to a higher role in the Crimson Dawn syndicate, Han keeps the dice to remember her.

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    Beckett Wears Lando's Helmet From 'Return Of The Jedi'

    When the gang lands on Kessel for hyperfuel, they need disguises. Qi'ra borrows Lando's cape for a formal look. Beckett hides under the same helmet Lando uses to enter Jabba's Palace inThe Return of the Jedi. We don't know if Lando kept the helmet after Han lost the Falcon to him at the end ofSoloor if he got the helmet back years later duringJedi's rescue mission.

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    Han Definitively Shoots First

    Internet corners discuss if Han Solo shot first.Han Solo shot firstwhen Greedo corners him inA New Hope. Lucas famously changed the scenein special edition edits to make Greedo shoot before Han, perhaps to make Han seem better.

    InSolo, Han shoots first. Near the end, Han faces Beckett. Before Beckett can fire, Han shoots his mentor in the chest, killing him. Beckett tells Han this was smart and he would have killed him if Han hadn't shot first.

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    Beckett Keeps Talking About Jabba The Hutt

    In Solo, Beckett mentions a job on Tatooine for a big gangster. He clearly means working withJabba the Hutt. We do not know if Jabba is a major figure in the galaxy's underworld, or if Beckett means the Hutt's size.

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    Yes, That Was Darth Maul

    Darth Maul's appearance was probably the film's biggest surprise. InSolo, he leads the Crimson Dawn and Qi'ra's boss. After beating Dryden Vos, Qi'ra calls Maul, who tells her to meet him.

    This sight is strange for those who last sawDarth Maul falldown a reactor pit at the end of The Phantom Menace. He was cut in half at the waist. Animated series fans know Maul survived the fall and attached his body to robot legs, visible in his robes inSolo. Actor Ray Park played the role, but Sam Witwer provided the Sith's voice inThe Clone Warsand Rebels.

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