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Al Pacino turned down the role of Han Solo in 'Star Wars' — alternate universes were spared.

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Before filming, the role circulated among major actors, and Pacino has said he passed because he didn’t connect with the script at the time. The part ultimately helped launch Harrison Ford into global stardom in 1977.

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