With principal photography set to get underway next week, the official Star Wars website has announced the cast for Star Wars: Episode IX, the third and final chapter of the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy. Reprising their roles are Daisy Ridley (Rey), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), John Boyega (Finn), Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron), Lupita Nyong’o (Maz Kanata), […]
Billy Dee Williams officially returning as Lando Calrissian for Star Wars: Episode IX
It’s been a rumour for several weeks, but The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed the news: Billy Dee Williams is set to return as suave gambler and rebel leader Lando Calirssian in Star Wars: Episode IX. The film will begin production later this summer with J.J. Abrams, who directed Star Wars: The Force Awakens, returning to the director’s […]
Rumour: Billy Dee Williams returning as Lando Calrissian in Star Wars: Episode IX
The chances of a Donald Glover-headlined Lando Calrissian spinoff movie seem to have been dashed by the poor box office performance of Solo: A Star Wars Story, but it seems we may get to see the return of the original smooth-talking scoundrel next year. According to Star Wars fan site Fantha Tracks, Billy Dee Williams […]
Donald Glover reveals Billy Dee Williams’ reaction to his Lando portrayal, new Solo: A Star Wars Story TV spot revealed
We’re just a few days away from the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Donald Glover has been chatting to Comic Book about taking on the iconic role of Lando Calrissian, revealing the reaction of the original smooth-talking scoundrel, Billy Dee Williams, to his portrayal of the character. “He texted me,” said Glover. “He […]
Donald Glover on getting advice from Billy Dee Williams for Lando role in Solo: A Star Wars Story
The first trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story may have been met with a mixed reaction [read the thoughts of our writing team here], but one aspect that seemed to go down very well with fans was the fleeting glimpses of Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly after the launch of […]
Rian Johnson says he considered Lando Calrissian for the DJ role in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
We’re two movies into the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy now and to the disappointment of many fans, there’s been no sign of Billy Dee Williams’ Lando Calrissian. Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson has revealed that he did give some thought to using the galaxy’s smoothest smuggler in the role that was ultimately […]
No Lando in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, according to director Rian Johnson
With Star Wars: The Force Awakens feeling like a reunion, of sorts, with the series’ iconic characters, it’s natural to hope for even more cameos in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and one such character is Lando Calrissian. Given the character’s upcoming appearance in Solo: A Star Wars Story, played by Donald Glover, it feels like […]
Star Wars Celebration 2017 interviews with George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Billy Dee Williams, Ian McDiarmid and Peter Mayhew
Lucasfilm kicked off Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, Florida yesterday, and we have some video interviews with George Lucas, Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian), Ian McDiarmid (Emperor Palpatine) and Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) which were conducted after the 40th Anniversary panel. Check them out here while we await […]
Billy Dee Williams says Lando is not in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
He was absent during Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and according to actor Billy Dee Williams, the smooth-talking scoundrel Lando Calrissian won’t be appearing in December’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi either, with the actor confirming the news during yesterday’s 40th Anniversary panel at Star Wars Celebration. SEE ALSO: Watch the Star Wars Celebration tribute […]
Movie Review – The LEGO Batman Movie (2017)
The LEGO Batman Movie, 2017. Directed by Chris McKay. Featuring the voice talents of Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, Ralph Fiennes, Mariah Carey, Jenny Slate, Billy Dee Williams, Hector Elizondo, Conan O’Brien, Jason Mantzoukas, Doug Benson, Zoe Kravitz, Kate Micucci, Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Riki Lindhome, Eddie Izzard, Seth Green, Jermaine Clement, […]