Williams, who played Lando Calrissian in the 1980s movie "The Empire Strikes Back," spoke to Radio Times about Glover's portrayal of the role in the "Star Wars" franchise.

And while we await his solo movie, here are 12 facts about Lando Calrissian you should probably know before seeing the next (and chronologically first) chapter in his big-screen adventures.

Lando is a beloved character making a big return. There is a lot of pent-up love for Calrissian, who first started sparring verbally with Han Solo in 1980's The Empire Strikes Back. He has all the ...

DONALD GLOVER’s first toy was Lando Calrissian, the Cloud City leader played by Billy Dee Williams in the original Star Wars trilogy. Now, Glover, having inherited the role of young Lando in ...

Lando Calrissian first appeared in "The Empire Strikes Back," played by actor Billy Dee Williams. Williams reprised the role in "Return of the Jedi" and again in 2019's "The Rise of Skywalker ...

As “Star Wars” fans far and wide await the release of the highly anticipated Han Solo origin film “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” its writers are shining a light on some key information about ...

Why Lando Calrissian’s ‘Star Wars’ Future Won’t Go the Way You Think. Lando Calrissian has encompassed both the good and bad side of the galaxy, and is returning in 'Star Wars: Episode IX ...

Lando Calrissian famously complained, “This deal keeps getting worse all the time.” How many law firms are saying the same thing about their deals with Trump?

Billy Dee Williams, who played Lando Calrissian in four "Star Wars" flicks, says he "created" the character in comments about Donald Glover, who played Lando in the 2018 in "Solo: A Star Wars Story." ...

I’ve always kind of thought Lando Calrissian was unfairly maligned for his contribution to the events of The Empire Strikes Back. Now I truly believe this.

Lando Calrissian has encompassed both the good and bad side of the galaxy, and is returning in 'Star Wars: Episode IX' thanks to Billy Dee Williams.