Williams reprised the Lando role in 1983sReturn of the Jediand most recently in 2019sThe Rise of Skywalker.
Hell create whatever he needs to create, to bring appeal to the character.
Hes a very talented young lad and very imaginative, Williams said of Glover taking over the Lando role.
Billy Dee Williams and Donald GloverLucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection
I mean, its not for me to say what he should do with the character at this stage.
I took care of the 20th century, now hes got to take care of the 21st.
Glover and Lucasfilm had been developing a series for Disney+ centered on Lando but recentlypivoted to a feature film.
Williams said he has met Glover and shared the advice he gave the actor about taking on the role.
I had a nice little lunch with him.
Hes a delightful young man.
But I dont see him…
I mean, when it comes to Lando Calrissian theres only one Lando Calrissian.
I created that character, he said.
I told him to be charming two words!
Thats all I needed to tell him.
Thats all I could think of.
Hes right, Lando is charm incarnate, Glover said in an interview withGQ.
Hes kind of a maverick, which I dont think theres a lot of anymore.
Its hard to be a smooth talker nowadays cause, wheres the line?
But I think thats also where the danger is.
Its like, how close can you get without tripping over it?
