Fans have been given a first glimpse of Han Solo in the new trailer for “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens”.

Harrison Ford, who plays space smuggler Solo, last appeared in a Star Wars film more than 30 years ago when “Return of the Jedi” was released in 1983.

The footage from the new film was included in a trailer shown at an official fan convention in California.

“The Force Awakens” is set for release on December 18 and is the first in a new series of the sci-fi franchise.

Ford, 72, is still recovering after crashing his plane onto a golf course and was unable to attend the Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim.

Original trilogy actors Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, who also return after three decades as Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia in “The Force Awakens”, were on stage to answer fans' questions. The film's director JJ Abrams was also on the special panel.

Source: BBC