The fast-rising career of the 26-year-old actor cast as the young Han Solo

Alden Ehrenreich is heading to a universe far, far away.

It was announced Thursday that the 26-year-old actor was cast as a young Han Solo, stepping into a role made iconic by Harrison Ford.

The spin-off is set for a May 25th, 2018, release.

Though this might be Ehrenreich's first blockbuster film, the actor is no stranger to Hollywood.

He was discovered by Steven Spielberg at a bat mitzvah at age 14, and has worked with some of the film industry's most established directors, including Francis Ford Coppola.

Here's a look at the professional career of the future "Star Wars" actor: