Hollywood legend turned down Star Wars role because he 'didn't understand' plot A legendary Hollywood performer turned down a role in Star Wars because he "didn't understand" the plot.
Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill became megastars off the back of the film while recognisable screen legends like Alec Guinness also featured in supporting roles.
Some fans suggested Ford also did not "understand" the role but, as he had worked with Lucas in the past, felt more inclined to take the role.
They wrote: "Al Pacino was offered the role of Han Solo after his success in The Godfather but turned it down because he couldn't understand it."
Another suggested the supporting actor Peter Cushing was perhaps the best known actor in the film aside from Guinness.
