Carrie Fisher: 'I wanted to play Han Solo'

Actress Carrie Fisher nearly turned down her famed role Princess Leia in Star Wars, because she wanted to play Han Solo instead.

Mon, 30 Apr, 2007 - 18:26

Actress Carrie Fisher nearly turned down her famed role Princess Leia in 'Star Wars', because she wanted to play Han Solo instead.

The actress was undecided about accepting the Princess Leia part, because she wanted the iconic role that made Harrison Ford famous in the 1977 sci-fi blockbuster.

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