Hollywood star Donald Glover and his brother Stephen Glover have teamed up to develop a Star Wars series centered around the beloved character of Lando Calrissian. The show, which is being produced in collaboration with Lucasfilm and streaming platform Disney+, will see Donald Glover reprising his role as Lando Calrissian, a character he previously portrayed in the 2018 film Solo: A Star Wars Story.
According to Variety, the deal for the new series was finalized prior to the strike by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) in the United States. The project had initially enlisted Justin Simien to develop Lando, however, he later departed from the Star Wars venture. The character of Lando Calrissian was originally brought to life by seasoned actor Billy Dee Williams, who portrayed the role in The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi (1983), and The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
Despite the underperformance of Solo at the global box office, Donald Glover received acclaim for his portrayal of Lando Calrissian, earning praise from both critics and fans of the franchise. With the upcoming series, fans are eager to see Glover’s take on the iconic character once again.
By bringing Donald and Stephen Glover on board, Lucasfilm and Disney+ have assembled an exciting creative team for the new Star Wars series. Fans are undoubtedly looking forward to the exploration of Lando Calrissian’s backstory and further development of his character in the galaxy far, far away.
In conclusion, Donald Glover and Stephen Glover’s partnership in developing a Star Wars series centered around Lando Calrissian for Disney+ and Lucasfilm has generated considerable excitement among fans. With Donald Glover set to reprise the role, viewers can anticipate more insights into the beloved character’s journey in the Star Wars universe.
