Alden Ehrenreich is heading to a universe far, far away.
It was announced Thursday that the 26-year-old actor was cast as a young Han Solo, stepping into a role made iconic by Harrison Ford.
The spin-off is set for a May 25, 2018, release.
Though this might be Ehrenreich's first blockbuster film, the actor is no stranger to Hollywood.
He was discovered by Steven Spielberg at a bat mitzvah at age 14, and has worked with some of the film industry's most established directors, including Francis Ford Coppola.
Here's a look at the professional career of the future "Star Wars" actor:
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Alden Caleb Ehrenreich was born November 22, 1989, and grew up in Pacific Palisades, California.
When he was 14, he made a short, comedic video for his friend's bat mitzvah. Steven Spielberg happened to be in the crowd, and set up a meeting between the teen and DreamWorks.
Source: Interview
He landed his first acting gigs on episodes of "CSI" and "Supernatural."
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