STAR WARS EPISODE IX: Will Billy Dee Williams Return To The Role Of Lando Calrissian?

STAR WARS EPISODE IX: Will Billy Dee Williams Return To The Role Of Lando Calrissian?

Donald Glover may have been the last actor to bring Lando Calrissian to life, but if a new rumor proves true, Billy Dee Williams may return to the role he made famous for next year's Star Wars: Episode IX.

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By VHernandez - Jun 18, 2018 09:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Fans last saw Lando Calrissian in action when Solo: A Star Wars Story hit theaters last month. However, in that case, the role was brought to life by Donald Glover, rather than the legendary Billy Dee Williams.

Aside from voicing Lando on a few occasions, fans haven’t seen Williams in the iconic role since Return of the Jedi, nor have they seen what happened to the smooth-talking smuggler after the fall of the Empire.

But that may all change with Episode IX, as a new rumor from Fantha Tracks states Billy Dee Williams will finally be returning as Lando for another live-action appearance. What his possible role may be in the film is unknown, but the site reportedly reached out to another source that also claimed Williams would make an return.

While an appearance from Lando Calrissian set in the sequel era will likely be an exciting prospect for fans, it's important to note that Fantha Tracks is still labeling this possible news as a rumor.

So, if this does prove true, would you be happy to see Williams as the character he made famous one more time? Make sure to comment below.
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Pantherpool
Pantherpool - 6/18/2018, 9:33 AM
As long as they allow him to survive this film, then I'm fine with that.
rabid
rabid - 6/18/2018, 9:38 AM
Help us, Lando Calrissian. You're our only hope!
hartley07
hartley07 - 6/18/2018, 9:43 AM
lol run Billy, they're just gonna kill you too.
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 6/18/2018, 9:48 AM
I hope so, he’s the only moment left from the originals that I’d like to see. The only thing I don’t want is them to reveal that he’s related to Finn in some way, that was my original theory of who Finn was but I think it would just be way too much of a coincidence for him to be his son or whatever and somehow manage to find his way into this story as a major player. You could pull some destiny will of the force stuff but I think it’d just be better to have him just kinda be the mentorish role to Finn similar to Luke and Rey, and Leia and Poe
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 6/18/2018, 10:00 AM
He'll probably just be killed off.
Scarilian
Scarilian - 6/18/2018, 10:00 AM
Bring him back so they can destroy the characters legacy and then unceremoniously kill him off while claiming to "let the past die" only to milk him in a sequel the next year?

#BoycottEpisode9
CurlyBill
CurlyBill - 6/18/2018, 10:01 AM
At this time there isn't really a point to bring him back anymore, the only other original characters still around are the droids and chewie it's not like we can see a cool moment like Lando and Han unite. If they bring him back they will just kill him off "let the past die kill it if you have to" seems to be the motto the new star wars films are going with,funny how that line comes from the villain.
AC1
AC1 - 6/18/2018, 10:02 AM
If they bring back Luke as a Force Ghost, deal with Carrie Fisher's death and write Leia out with grace, and Lando plays a decent role and survives then I'll be very happy
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/18/2018, 10:06 AM
Ouuuutrageous
Nightwing1015
Nightwing1015 - 6/18/2018, 10:14 AM
Of course they're going to bring him back. They've got to turn EVERY OT character into a lonely, bitter old loser and then kill them. You can't forget him.
Kyos
Kyos - 6/18/2018, 10:16 AM
He's a big enough character to warrant being killed off on-screen, I suppose.
Kyos
Kyos - 6/18/2018, 10:33 AM

GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/18/2018, 10:35 AM
@Kyos - oooooooooo this stung
Kyos
Kyos - 6/18/2018, 10:51 AM
@BlackBeltJones - If I had more time or energy I'd have added some pictures. Like
*New Republic gets obliterated*
*Luke goes fishing*
*Han is stabbed*
*Luke drinks milk*
etc
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