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Al Pacino talks turning down Han Solo, jokes he was 'in the mood to make Harrison Ford a career'

Al Pacino is reflecting on his decision to turn down the part of Han Solo in 1977's 'Star Wars,' joking that he really made the call to help Harrison Ford, who eventually landed the career-changing role.

"I said, 'I think I'm in the mood to make Harrison Ford a career,'" the legendary actor quips to Entertainment Weekly while promoting his latest film, The Ritual(in theaters now), alongside his costar, Dan Stevens. Pacino continued his iconic career, starring in films including Norman Jewison's And Justice for All, William Friedkin's Cruising, and De Palma's Scarface. And, of course, the role of Han Solo in 1977's Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope went to Ford, transforming him into one of Hollywood's most bankable leading men.

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