 Kurt Russell (I) (qv), Nick Nolte (qv),  Christopher Walken (qv), Al Pacino (qv) and Perry King (qv)  were all candidates for the role of Han Solo, as George Lucas (qv)  wanted to stay away from any actors he had previously used in his  films. Harrison Ford (I) (qv) (who had played Bob Falfa in Lucass  _American Graffiti (1973)_ (qv)) read the part of Han Solo for  screen tests of other characters but wasnt originally considered  for the part. During these tests George Lucas (qv) realized  Harrison Ford (I) (qv) was perfect for the role.