Alden Ehrenreich might very well be a great choice. Can’t say for sure. Based on what little I’ve seen of him, he’s definitely talented, but I wouldn’t immediately consider him for this role. Still, if he was cast, it’s not without a reason.
Glad they didn’t just pick a lookalike to please the fanboys. Didn’t Harrison Ford say a while back (paraphrasing) that the new Han Solo needs to not be an impression?
Pissing off the fanboys is a calculated risk though.
Calculated in that it’s not much of a risk. Fanboys will see it regardless.
In the end, the quality of the finished product is what will matter most. If Alden’s a good fit, no one will be complaining about snubbed Youtube impressionists when they leave the theater.