Though Ron Howard ultimately received sole directing credit for Solo, as he reportedly reshot about 70% of it, Phil Lord and Chris Miller were still credited as executive producers. As far as it was like on his end to take over helming duties, Howard said:

Solo: A Star Wars Story director Ron Howard has talked candidly about taking over the movie from Phil Lord and Chris Miller, and suggests he was dissatisfied with the end product despite having fun on set.

Howard shared some memories of being brought in as a replacement director for 2018's 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.'