George Lucas Reminded Ron Howard Ahead of ‘Solo’ That ‘Star Wars’ Is for 12-Year-Olds
George Lucas, the creator of the 'Star Wars' franchise, reminded director Ron Howard about the target audience for the movies before he took over the production of 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' in 2018. Howard was brought in as a replacement director after the original directors, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, were fired due to creative differences. Lucas advised Howard to keep in mind that 'Star Wars' is primarily aimed at 12-year-olds, a fact that Howard found helpful in shaping his approach to the film. The article also mentions that Howard was initially hesitant to take on the project, but ultimately accepted the challenge. 'Solo' was released in 2018 and received mixed reviews, with some critics praising the film's action sequences and the performances of the lead actors, while others felt it lacked the emotional depth and character development of previous 'Star Wars' films.
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