The Frasier Star Who Auditioned For Han Solo In Star Wars

Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Nick Staniforth)

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Future Frasier star auditioned to play Star Wars' iconic smuggler Han Solo before Harrison Ford landed the role.

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Kelsey Grammer, best known for playing Frasier Crane, was one of the actors who tried out for the part of Han Solo in the original Star Wars trilogy.
Despite losing out to Harrison Ford, Grammer's failed Han Solo audition kickstarted his rise to fame, leading to his iconic role as Frasier on the hit '90s sitcom.

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