Here's the text Paul Bettany sent Ron Howard begging to be in 'Solo'

Acting is a competitive field. If you really want that big part, sometimes you have to be a bit pushy to get your name in the ring.

Or, if you're Paul Bettany, you could just send Ron Howard a hilariously desperate text.

"Have you ever spent long winter evenings wondering why you're not in the Star Wars franchise?" texted Bettany. "I have."

Howard's response — "LOL I'll get back to you" — is the best bit.

To be fair to Bettany, it worked. Read more...