FILE – In this Oct. 30, 2015 file photo, ctor Harrison Ford attends the 2015 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Ford stars as Hans Solo in the new film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” releasing in U.S. theaters on Dec. 18, 2015. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)When speaking about “Star Wars,” there are few topics that inspire a twinkle in Harrison Ford’s eyes.
The 73-year-old actor is matter-of-fact about almost everything involving the sci-fi series’ latest episode – from his reunion with Carrie Fisher (“It was no big deal.”) to the franchise’s unwavering popularity (“For me, it’s old news.”).
However, when Ford brings up his new co-stars, he lights up like the Millennium Falcon charging through hyperspace.
“The new, young actors Daisy Ridley and John Boyaga were well cast, well directed and are huge talents,” he says, his gritty voice lifting, during a recent interview. “They come off really well in the movie. They carry the movie.”
After more than 30 years, Ford is reprising his role as smart-aleck smuggler Han Solo in director J.J. Abrams’ “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” out Dec. 18.