Lando (Star Wars) starring Donald Glover will now become a film

In December 2020 Lucasfilm confirmed the development Landau. The project was supposed to be a game series about the legendary smuggler star Wars starring Donald Glover. The actor has already given life to the character in the film Han Soloand this time he was going to reprise the role on the small screen. But years passed, those responsible passed it on to each other, and eventually it would become a feature film.

The person responsible for announcing the news was Stephen Glover, brother of the main character. Both took the creative reins personally Landau this year. Director Justin Simien abandoned the project and will be responsible for its development, starting from the script stage. In an interview with YouTube channel Pablo Torre finds outthe smallest of Glover reported that the proposal would become a film.

“It’s not even a series anymore,” admitted the screenwriter. “The idea now is to make a film,” he then confirms. In any case, he assures that due to the strike he is unlikely to be able to tell anything more about Landau. It is unknown what its synopsis will be or what the company’s plans are for setting a release date. In past Star Wars Celebration 2023 Several projects have been announced, including the next three films in the galactic saga. But none of them were Landau. So when it will hit theaters remains a mystery.

Donald Glover is the Lando Calrissian of his generation.

For all Star Wars fans, the character Lando Calrissian will always be associated with the actor’s face Billy Dee Williams. The veteran performer brought him to life by portraying the character in The Empire Strikes Back. Subsequently, he returned to it several times. Live his Lando appears in Return of the Jedi and more recently in The Rise of Skywalker. In addition, he voiced the fearless anti-hero in such animated projects as Star Wars Rebelsas well as in video games.

But for the film Han Solo, Lucasfilm He decided to look for new actors for both his main character and Lando. The film explores younger versions of the characters. So, Alden Ehrenreich took on the role of Solo and Glover with Calrissian. The film did not do well at the box office, ruining its chances of a sequel. But the studio refused to admit that the whole project was a waste. For this reason, two years after the premiere, they began to develop a series – now a film – Landau.

“I’d love to play Lando again,” he said. Donald Glover in April last year, when it had not yet been confirmed that the project was back on track after a nearly three-year hiatus. “I’m not interested in doing something that is a waste of time or just gets me a paycheck. I prefer to spend time with people I like. It needs to be done right, and I think it can happen. Lando is definitely someone who can hang out.” “I like to hang out,” the actor suggested. Once the strike is over, he and his brother can start writing the script for the film. Perhaps then more details about it will be revealed.