Donald Glover's series 'Lando' turns into a movie. See what happened
Donald Glover's Disney+ Lando series is now becoming a movie for Lucasfilm, confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter.
Stephen Glover, Donald's brother, was collaborating on the project until the writers and actors went on strike in May. During an appearance on the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast, he disclosed the decision to turn it into a film. Currently, the project is on hold due to the ongoing strike.
Donald Glover portrayed Lando Calrissian in 2018's 'Solo: A Star Wars Story,' which didn't fare well at the box office. However, Glover received praise for his portrayal, leading to the announcement of the series by Disney in December 2020.
Initially, Justin Simien (known for 'Haunted Mansion') was set to develop the series but exited, with Donald and Stephen Glover taking over the writing duties, leading to the transition into a feature film.
Billy Dee Williams originally portrayed the charismatic space smuggler Lando in 'The Empire Strikes Back' (1980) and 'Return of the Jedi' (1983). He returned to the role in the movie 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' (2019). Donald Glover and Williams met before filming 'Solo.'
FAQs
What prompted the shift from a Disney+ series to a film for Donald Glover's 'Lando' project?
The decision to turn the 'Lando' project into a film was influenced by the writers' and actors' strike, which led to the project being put on hold.
Who originally portrayed Lando Calrissian, and how did Donald Glover prepare for the role?
Billy Dee Williams originated the character, and Donald Glover prepared for the role by envisioning Lando's background, taste, and charm, which he discussed with Williams before filming 'Solo.'
