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While Alden Ehrenreich's recent attempt in Solo: A Star Wars Story was competent, it lacked the effortless charm of Ford’s original. Ehrenreich's performance, despite its earnestness, couldn’t replicate that magnetic presence. Han Solo’s character is so tightly intertwined with Ford’s distinctive portrayal that efforts to replace him feel derivative and lack the same emotional resonance. Ford's Han Solo isn’t just a role; it’s an extension of his genuine star persona that has become difficult, if not impossible, to emulate convincingly.