When is the Lando Calrissian series' release date? Latest news for Star Wars show
One of the galaxy's most popular rogues is headed back to our screens.
After years of silence, there have suddenly been a lot of developments when it comes to the Star Wars Lando Calrissian series.
News first broke about the show in December 2020 with writer Justin Simien. However, in recent weeks, it's been confirmed that Donald Glover, who played Calrissian in Solo: A Star Wars Story, will write the series with his brother Stephen.
While fans hoped Glover would step back into the role, many have been left delighted by the news that the Glover brothers will actually be at the helm.
What's more, the original Lando, Billy Dee Williams, recently tweeted a cryptic teaser about a project to come.
He said that "something truly magnificent is coming soon" and that fans won't want to miss the news, confirming a Star Wars connection by ending his message with: "May the Force be with you all."
The character debuted in the 1980 film The Empire Strikes Back as a charming former smuggler, played by Williams.
Calrissian returned in the 1983 sequel Return of the Jedi as a general in the Rebel Alliance before being absent from the film franchise until actor and music artist Donald Glover portrayed a younger version of the character in the 2018 film Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Billy Dee Williams reprised the role of an older Lando in The Rise of Skywalker in 2019, in one of the longest intervals between an actor portraying the same character in American film history.
Read on for everything we know so far about the Lando Calrissian series on Disney+.
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When is the Lando Calrissian series released on Disney+?
Disney is yet to confirm an official release date for its Lando Calrissian series, which still appears to be in the early stages of development.
The series was first announced in December 2020 but little else has been revealed about the show since.
For this reason, RadioTimes.com predicts that the show is likely to sit at the later end of Disney's Star Wars plans, unlikely to arrive any sooner than 2024.
It is unknown if the series will cross over with any other Star Wars series, as The Mandalorian has crossed over with The Book of Boba Fett and will with Ahsoka and Skeleton Crew.
However, the series Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, and The Acolyte are not crossing over with other shows - and if this follows a young Lando, it makes crossovers less likely.
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Is Donald Glover in Disney+'s Lando Calrissian series?
Now we know the Glover brothers will be writing the series, it seems likely that Donald Glover will step back into the role.
He previously told GQ: "I would love to play Lando again. It’s a fun time, being him. It just has to be the right way to do it. Time is precious."
Lando Calrissian series cast speculation
No casting announcements have been made about the Lando Calrissian series just yet, but we do know who will be taking charge behind the camera.
Kathleen Kennedy told Total Film at Star Wars Celebration 2022 that she would be open to recasting the character but is still keen on Glover.
"I never say never [about recasting]. It’s certainly not something that we’re doing with any intention right now," Kennedy said.
It is unknown who else could appear but perhaps a return for Glover could help open the door to further returns for cast members of Solo: A Star Wars Story, including Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, Emilia Clarke as Qi'ra, and Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca.
The Star Wars universe has yet to expand further on the cliffhanger that saw Han and Lando's love interest Qi'ra head up the crime syndicate Crimson Dawn for the evil Maul (Ray Park). Could Lando be the place for Qi'ra to return?
Finally, could the series also somehow answer whether The Rise of Skywalker character Jannah (Naomi Ackie) is actually Lando's daughter?
We will have to wait and see!
What is Lando Calrissian series about?
Disney has released no details whatsoever about the plot of its upcoming Lando Calrissian series – we don't even know the time period in which it will be set.
Whatever happens, it seems likely that Lando will be using his charming people skills to pull off elaborate hustles, the likes of which we caught a glimpse of in Solo: A Star Wars Story.
We expect the series could expand on the life story and origins of Lando, so we will have to wait and see.
Is there a trailer for Lando Calrissian series?
No chance. The series is a long way off, so don't expect to get our first footage anytime soon.
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David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
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