Per Variety,
They're also reporting that Waller-Bridge will be playing a mo-cap character.
https://variety.com/2017/film/news/star-wars-thandie-newton-han-solo-pic-1201983121/
”Westworld" star Thandie Newton may be headed to a galaxy far, far away.
Sources tell Variety the actress is in negotiations to join the upcoming Han Solo spinoff, starring Alden Ehrenreich.
Donald Glover, Woody Harrelson and Emilia Clarke co-star in the Disney-Lucasfilm feature, with Phil Lord and Chris Miller directing.
As Variety exclusively reported this week, ”Fleabag" actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge is also in talks for a key role in the pic. Newton's character is unknown.
The untitled ”Han Solo" hits theaters May 25, 2018.
They're also reporting that Waller-Bridge will be playing a mo-cap character.
https://variety.com/2017/film/news/star-wars-thandie-newton-han-solo-pic-1201983121/