Billy Dee Williams Returns as Lando For Episode IX

[Immortal Weapon]

https://twitter.com/THR/status/1016471821443530752

This is excellent news.

[MASTER-OF-SUPRISE]

I'm not sure if this is good news or bad news actually.

[Gorthon616]

I'm not sure if this is good news or bad news actually.

Pretty sure it's bad news. He has nothing to do with any of the current cast, so to me this just comes across as a lack of ideas and attempt to hide behind nostalgia.

[Serpico Jones]

Pretty sure it's bad news. He has nothing to do with any of the current cast, so to me this just comes across as a lack of ideas and attempt to hide behind nostalgia.

So it’s going to be a typical Disney Star Wars movie.

[Denirac]

Pretty sure it's bad news. He has nothing to do with any of the current cast, so to me this just comes across as a lack of ideas and attempt to hide behind nostalgia.

Lando, 3PO, Chewie and R2- Maybe bring Shriv back from Battlefront 2

[Immortal Weapon]

Pretty sure it's bad news. He has nothing to do with any of the current cast, so to me this just comes across as a lack of ideas and attempt to hide behind nostalgia.

Lando is the only major character from the original trilogy who's still alive that hasn't appeared in the new movies. I'm wondering what he's been doing for the last 30 years.

[Gorthon616]

Lando is the only major character from the original trilogy who's still alive that hasn't appeared in the new movies. I'm wondering what he's been doing for the last 30 years.

Sure. But given this is the final film of the trilogy, suddenly checking in on someone that isn't part of the current story to me suggests that they are grasping at straws. At this point we should already have the core of the story elements and tying it all together in a conclusion. Instead this seems like Star Wars re-launch take 3.

[Gray Lensman]

Some guy from the previous trilogy is putting in an appearance? What are the chances he survives the film? I'm currently thinking less than 10%. Which might be generous.

[Carabas]

Sure. But given this is the final film of the trilogy, suddenly checking in on someone that isn't part of the current story to me suggests that they are grasping at straws. At this point we should already have the core of the story elements and tying it all together in a conclusion. Instead this seems like Star Wars re-launch take 3.

This could have something to do with one of those core elements of the story no longer being with us.

[Powerboy]

The problem is that, for the overwhelming majority who don't read EU stuff, Luke, Han, Leia, Chewbacca, 3P0, R2, Obi Wan and Lando are Star Wars. Obviously, they have to have new characters to carry on the legacy but they have to have familiar characters (and actors) for as long as possible to get people coming to the movies and getting familiar with those new characters. So with Han killed off and Carrie Fisher having passed away, Williams was just about the only one left that they haven't already brought in.

[BeastieRunner]

I really don't think they'll kill Lando.

And I'm pretty sure Force Ghost Luke will redeem his legacy.

[tv horror]

Don't do it Billy Dee it's a trap! They only want to kill you off.

[Arsenal]

As long as they don't make Finn Lando's stolen son, I don't see a problem with it if his role contributes to the story