I'm not going to dance around this one, folks. I was definitely surprised when Han Solo made an appearance in J.J. Abrams' STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. I can't even give you a solid reason as to why I was so confused, though it might have had something to do with the notion that Ford often presents himself as someone who's more than done when it comes to contributing to the franchise.
Recently while speaking with USA Today, Ford spoke about his shock with regard to Abrams asking him to come back for Rise of the Skywalker.
"When JJ asked me to do it, I said, 'Are you kidding? I’m dead!' " Ford explained to USA TODAY, revealing the details of his early conversation with Abrams. "He said, 'Sorta dead. You can do this.' He hadn’t written anything at that time. But he said, 'This is going to be great.' So I said okay. If JJ asked you do something, you’d probably do it too. He’s a very persuasive guy."
As Ford tells it, Han's return for TROS was essential for bringing Kylo Ren's character full circle. It might not have been the satisfying conclusion that some fans had hoped for, but it was a closing of the loop all the same.
"It was a useful addition to the story and the continuing development of Adam Driver's character," Ford says. "And the chance to do another scene with Adam was great."
Truth be told, the scene shared between Ford and Driver in TROS was among my favorites that the film had to offer. That moment when Kylo wants to tell his father that he loves him, but can't allow the words to escape his lips, and then Han simply replies "I know," ugh! Niagara Falls, Frankie. Niagara Falls.
Before USA Today wrapped their conversation with Ford, they'd reminded him of an ongoing debate between fans that questions Han's ability to come back as a "Force Ghost," considering that his character was not a Jedi or particularly known for being Force sensitive. As you can imagine, Ford had no idea what the hell they were talking about.
"A Force ghost? I don’t know what a Force ghost is," Ford replied. He then lowered his voice to but a whisper before saying "Don’t tell anyone. I’m not talking loud enough for your recorder. I have no fucking idea what a Force ghost is. And I don’t care!"
Do you think Han returned as a "Force Ghost" in Rise of the Skywalker, or was his arrival simply a manifestation of Kylo's guilt for having killed his father? Let us know your thoughts and theories in the comments section below.
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