Earlier today, the news stated months ago was confirmed, as it was revealed that Alden Ehrenreich (Hail, Caesar!) will play a younger Han Solo in the Han Solo film being directed by The LEGO Movie’s Phil Lord and Chris Miller.

Here’s StarWars.com with the press release:

Today at Star Wars Celebration Europe, Alden Ehrenreich was introduced to fans for the first time as Han Solo, the new star of the untitled Han Solo Star Wars Story at the Future Filmmaker panel. The panel featured Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy (producer) and Kiri Hart (senior vice president of Development), who were joined by director Rian Johnson (Star Wars: Episode VIII) and directing duo Chris Miller and Phil Lord (the untitled Han Solo Star Wars Story). Hosted by Lucasfilm Story Group’s Pablo Hidalgo, the filmmakers were joined by surprise guests John Boyega (Finn), Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), and Carrie Fisher (General Leia Organa) from Star Wars: Episode VIII.

Lets just hope that Lord and Miller have an easier time directing him than Ralph Fiennes did.

The untitled Han Solo film is scheduled for a 2018 release.