Celebrity Alden Enrehreich Will Play Young Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode VIII By Olivia Bahou Updated on July 18, 2016 @ 01:30PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Star Wars has officially cast its young Han Solo: Alden Enrehreich will play a young version of the beloved character that Harrison Ford brought to life. [Variety] Here are more must-click links to visit during your lunch break: 1. The cast of Degrassi: The Next Generation is getting a high school reunion in honor of the franchise’s 500th episode. Watch a sneak peek of the new episode. [Entertainment Weekly] 2. Netflix just made it way easier to recommend shows and movies to your friends: Netflix Flixtape makes you create and share “mixtapes” to stream. [TechCrunch] 3. Taye Diggs is coming to Empire! The actor will play a New York councilman with a Harvard law degree and a wealthy background in the reoccurring role. [TVLine] 4. Weeks after Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin passed away in an accident, his parents have expressed their gratitude for the condolences they’ve received in a touching full-page ad. [ABC News] 5. New music from Celine Dion is coming sooner than you think! Her next record, Encore un soir, will be released in August. [Entertainment Weekly] Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit