Lando Can Fix Star Wars' Nostalgia Problem & Show Its Post-TROS Future
Donald Glover has hinted that the Lando Disney+ show is still happening, and the show could help solve two Star Wars problems. Introduced in The Empire Strikes Back as Han Solo's dodger but kind-hearted friend, Lando Calrissian quickly became a fan-favorite character. The former owner of the Millennium Falcon was originally played by Billy Dee Williams would and the actor returned in Return of The Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
In between the release of those two films, audiences also had the chance to see a young version of Lando in Solo: A Star Wars Story, played by Donald Glover. While Solo failed at the box office, a Lando series spinning off of Glover's portrayal was announced in 2020. With Glover's recent comment on the project, it seems that the show is alive and well despite the lack of updates.
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Although yet another standalone project focused on a beloved character from the movies, Lando can stand out from the other Star Wars shows thanks to its interesting premise. It was initially reported that the show would follow Billy Dee Williams' Lando remembering adventures from the past, which would be portrayed with Donald Glover's version of the character. If that is the idea they are sticking with, then Lando would not only create a bridge between two different Star Wars eras but also pay off unresolved storylines from Solo and The Rise of Skywalker. Unlike The Book of Boba Fett, in which the nostalgic element of seeing characters like Luke and Ahsoka interacting far exceeded the needs of the story, Lando can dive into a lore-heavy plotline that evolves elements from Solo but in an organic way. Lando's journey between Solo and Empire Strikes
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