Misinformation and rumor run rampant when it comes to the big blockbusters these days and Star Wars is no different. For months there has been speculation that Alden Ehrenreich would show up for a cameo in Rogue One. Rumors were flying free well before he was ever officially announced for the part. But it seems that is not the case.

Star Wars Underworld spotted a couple of interview snippets from Celebration Europe that had yet to make the rounds as news. It seems ExtraTV snagged a couple of quick interviews at the convention and got a few good bits of information from some key players. First and foremost was the director himself commenting on whether a certain smuggler would show up to help a ragtag band of rebels steal the plans to the galaxy’s newest battle station.

Edwards on a Han Solo Cameo:

I’m not sure if I’m allowed to do this, but I think I should…. Han Solo’s not in the movie.

So, it seems Solo will not be making an appearance. Also of note was a comment from Kathleen Kennedy regarding the portrayal of Darth Vader. Kennedy confirmed that Hayden Christensen will not be making an appearance as The Dark Lord of the Sith in the upcoming film. That would seem to confirm the popular assumption that we will now have a third actor to don the iconic Vader armor theatrically.

Neither of these are big surprises. Rumors were strong on a Han appearance, but the timing, age of the actor, and involvement of the selfish smuggler with the rebel alliance well before his pivotal change of heart at the Battle of Yavin could have caused some story telling difficulties. Nothing insurmountable, but it does make more sense if Han stays out of this one. And as for Christensen, he had made some recent comments that he would be willing to return to the role, but there hasn’t been much buzz around that having already happened. Perhaps he will get another shot in the future.

Check out the embeds from ExtraTV below for the full comments. And a hat tip Star Wars Underworld for the keen eye in spotting these overlooked bits from SWCE16.