Set to begin filming this summer, williams will don calrissians cape. The last jedi was lacking one essential quality an appearance by billy dee williams lando calrissian it turns out that writerdirector rian. Billy dee williams surprised fans when he took the stage at star wars celebration in chicago on friday while giving a first look at the return of his iconic character lando calrissian 36 years. Star wars episode 9 brings back billy dee williams as lando it will be williams first time playing lando since 1983s return of the jedi. Billy dee williams is set to once again don lando calrissians cape. Star wars hand signed autographed photo of billy dee. Episode ix the rise of skywalker, lando calrissian. Theres more evidence billy dee williams is in star wars 9. Star wars actor billy dee williams was concerned about landos return in rise of skywalker. Billy dee williams proved to be the man of the hour as he received the hollywood legacy award at the 2018 abff honors, presented by the american black film festival, sunday night at. The force awakens was announced, many were surprised to see that billy dee williams was not among them. He still looks fantastic for turning 81 years young not many moons ago. Billy dee williams, who played galactic gambler lando calrissian, will reprise. Billy dee williams is returning to a galaxy far, far away.
Star wars episode 9 brings back billy dee williams as lando. Previously in 2015, williams returned as a younger version of lando in disneys animated. Episode ix news features movies tv gaming comics interviews cookies help us deliver our services. Billy dee williams reprising his lando calrissian role is pretty huge news and fans are hoping that abrams will take the time to announce that lando will officially be on board for star wars 9. Billy dee williams joins star wars ix cast star wars ix is. Ortegagetty images in the months before the release of solo. See billy dee williams return as lando in star wars the. Star wars legend billy dee williams in a wheelchair at lax. Billy dee williams son on lando rumors for star wars.
Billy dee williams is reportedly slated to reprise his lando calrissian role in star wars episode ix. The famed actor, 80, who played lando calrissian in the star wars films, wore. A star wars story, it seemed very likely that donald glover would be returning for future star wars films as the young lando calrissian. Star wars might finally bring back lando calrissian, get the details feb. Billy dee williams reprises star wars role in rebels. The actor, who famously played the galactic gambler lando calrissian, will reprise the role for star wars. Shop star wars hand signed autographed photo of billy dee williams as lando calrissian in skiff guard disguise from the star wars celebration ii convention and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store.
He is easily best known to international film audiences as the roguish lando calrissian in the last two episodes of the original star wars trilogy. Star wars episode 9 brings back billy dee williams as. The 81yearold actor will reprise his iconic role in star wars. However, billy dee believes there is still hope for more lando in the sequel era. In this special behindthescenes video, the creators of star wars rebels, and lando himself billy dee williams discuss bringing the fanfavorite character back to a galaxy far, far away. That movie left the door open for its own sequels, and potentially even a glover led lando spinoff.
Star wars actor billy dee williams was concerned about. Team fantha tracks have confirmed a rumor through multiple sources that billy dee williams is returning as lando calrissian in star wars episode ix billy dee williams is back for episode ix as lando calrissian. Billy dee williams is about to return to a galaxy far, far away. Billy dee williams previously returned to character of lando in voice roles like in the lego movie, the cleveland show, lego star wars. Nov 21, 2017 star wars 8 the last jedi director rian johnson has spoken out on rumours billy dee williams will return as lando calrissian. Billy dee williams thrilled to return as lando calrissian in star wars. Lawrence kasdan says theres a future for lando calrissian in. Well, it looks like were finally going to find out in j. Actor billy dee williams, star wars lando, reflects on our longlasting fascination with a galaxy far, far away. Billy dee williams planned appearance at the saskatchewan entertainment expo this year has been canceled, fueling rumors he will be in star wars. Billy dee williams will in fact be returning to the franchise to play lando calrissian in the next movie. The complete saga click here for more lego star wars episodes lego star wars. Jul 11, 2018 billy dee williams joined the star wars universe in the second instalment of the original trilogy the empire strikes back as lando calrissian lando is a smoothtalking former smuggler turned. Billy dee williams is finally returning to star wars vanity.
Billy dee williams to finally class up the star wars. Lando calrissian is not in the last jedi screen rant. Jul 10, 2018 when donald glover went to billy dee williams for advice on how to play the iconic star wars character lando calrissian, the actor had some simple advice for the young star. After that, williams has worked plenty, showing up in everything from dynasty to tim burton. Billy dee williams is reprising his role as lando in star. He is best known as lando calrissian in the star wars franchise, first in the early 1980s, and nearly forty years later in the rise of skywalker 2019, marking one of the longest intervals between onscreen portrayals of a character by the same actor in american film history. We were asked by our original source to verify this with another independent source before we ran with it.
Aug 20, 2018 star wars episode 9 brings back billy dee williams as lando it will be williams first time playing lando since 1983s return of the jedi. Billy dee williams to reprise his role as lando calrissian in star wars. Billy dee williams says star wars saga will continue for generations. Billy dee williams is returning as lando calrissian in star wars 9. Feb 26, 2018 billy dee williams proved to be the man of the hour as he received the hollywood legacy award at the 2018 abff honors, presented by the american black film festival, sunday night at the beverly hil. The star wars universe just got a little billy dee williamsier again. Billy dee williams is back as lando in star wars 9 says. Billy dee williams reprising role as lando calrissian. Lando calrissian hasnt gotten the call yet from luke, han or leia to be in the next star wars film, but billy dee williams says hell be there. Though he didnt first appear in the series until the halfway point of the empire strikes back, many fans still view lando as. Lando has to be voiced by billy dee williams, right. Baron landonis balthazar lando calrissian iii is a fictional character in the star wars franchise. Jul 10, 2018 news from the star wars universe is that one of the final characters left over from the original saga is set to make an appearance in the final film of the newest trilogy.
William december williams, better known as billy dee williams born april 6, 1937, is an actor. May 11, 2018 billy dee williams praise of the ron howard directed film should be all fans need to convince them to make it to the theater in less than 12 parsecs when solo arrives in theaters later this month. Since then, all indications suggest that lando calrissian will be nowhere to be found in the new film. William december williams, better known as billy dee williams born april 6, 1937, is an actor best known for playing lando calrissian in star wars. Billy dee williams to return as lando for star wars. His first big break was in the acclaimed brians song in which he played gale sayers. Billy dee williams to reprise role as lando calrissian. He is also wellknown for roles in the last angry man, carters army, the outoftowners, the final comedown, lady sings the. As lando calrissian, williams never seemed happier than when he finally got the millennium falcon back. Billy dee williams returns to the star wars universe. Apr 08, 2014 lando calrissian hasnt gotten the call yet from luke, han or leia to be in the next star wars film, but billy dee williams says hell be there.
Billy dee williams is returning to star wars the 81yearold actor will be reprising his role as galactic gambler lando calrissian in the upcoming star was. Star wars last jedi director speaks on rumoured billy dee. Rian johnson has confirmed lando calrissian is not in the last jedi. Jul, 2018 billy dee williams returning for star wars. Billy dee williams was born william december williams on april 6, 1937 in new york city. Jun 18, 2018 team fantha tracks have confirmed a rumor through multiple sources that billy dee williams is returning as lando calrissian in star wars episode ix. News from the star wars universe is that one of the final characters left over from the original saga is set to make an appearance in the final film of the newest trilogy. Billy dee williams is finally returning to star wars. He played lando calrissian in three star wars films, and harvey dent in tim burtons batman. May 18, 2015 lawrence kasdan says theres a future for lando calrissian in star wars an extended conversation between the screenwriter of star wars. And from what i know, billy dee really likes doing lando, i could imagine him being more salty about some replacement va than we would be. Star wars celebration vii 2015 billy dee williams panel. A major capeswinging, smoothtalking, ohsocool name might be joining star wars.
Billy dee williams is set to reprise his role as lando calrissian in episode ix of the star wars saga. In the empire strikes back 1980, lando is introduced as an. Williams, 82, described his legacy as a colorful character who doesnt take himself or herself too seriously. Billy dee williams is finally returning to star wars after donald glover took the character for a spin in solo, lando calrissian will appear in the main trilogy.
There had been rumors about williams return, which is set to. Lawrence kasdan says theres a future for lando calrissian. Hes also worked steadily as a tv actor for decades, as. The hollywood reporter says that billy dee williams will return to the role of lando calrissian in j.
The last jedi will be disappointed to hear billy dee williams does not have a role in the upcoming film. The actor is in training for his trip back to that galaxy far, far away, to once again play the legendary. Billy dee williams will return as lando in star wars 9. He is also wellknown for roles in the last angry man, carters army, the outoftowners, the final comedown, lady sings the blues, hit. He has appeared in 47 films, and numerous television roles. He played lando calrissian in three star wars films, and harvey dent in tim burton s batman. Fans react to billy dee williams returning as lando for star wars. According to the hollywood reporter, the actor will be reprising his role as lando calrissian, the intergalactic scoundrel. Recent rumors surfaced that billy dee williams may be gearing up for a return as lando calrissian in star wars. Billy dee williams joins star wars ix cast star wars ix.
Billy dee williams star wars legacy, martin reboot. Billy dee williams to return as lando for star wars episode. When donald glover went to billy dee williams for advice on how to play the iconic star wars character lando calrissian, the actor had some simple advice for the young star. Episode ix will reportedly feature billy dee williams as. A new report indicates that billy dee williams will reprise his role as lando calrissian in the. Earlier this week, a new rumor suggested that billy dee williams will be reprising his role as lando calrissian for star wars. Episode ix, as the hollywood reporters sources have confirmed that billy dee williams will be reprising his role as the galaxys smoothest gamblersmugglergas planet mayor in the next movie. Jun 18, 2018 billy dee williams reprising his lando calrissian role is pretty huge news and fans are hoping that abrams will take the time to announce that lando will officially be on board for star wars 9. Episode ixs billy dee williams shows force is still.
This is the filmography for american actor billy dee williams. Billy dee williams attends the premiere of disney pictures and lucasfilms solo. Star wars might finally bring back lando calrissian, get. The original article followsthose hoping to see lando calrissian in star wars. Billy dee williams returning as lando calrissian in xi. Star wars episode vii billy dee williams open to return. Jul 09, 2018 billy dee williams is returning to star wars the 81yearold actor will be reprising his role as galactic gambler lando calrissian in the upcoming star was. Despite serving a key supporting role in the original trilogy, williams lando calrissian has not even been mentioned by name in the two released installments of the sequel trilogy. Dec 20, 2017 for all those who thought that star wars. The force awakens and bruce handy, the author of our june. Lawrence kasdan says theres a future for lando calrissian in star wars an extended conversation between the screenwriter of star wars. Actors billy dee williams l and harrison ford arrive at the premiere of star wars. The force awakens bluray 2015 region free disneylucasfilm amazon. Billy dee williams joined the star wars universe in the second instalment of the original trilogy the empire strikes back as lando calrissian lando is a.
Jun 20, 2018 earlier this week, a new rumor suggested that billy dee williams will be reprising his role as lando calrissian for star wars. Billy dee williams is back for episode ix as lando calrissian. Use the force to hit that like button for more lego star wars. Now, williams son, cory dee williams, has commented on. Jul 10, 2018 billy dee williams is set to once again don lando calrissians cape. The rise of skywalker marks billy dee williams first star wars movie since 1983. Star wars 8 the last jedi director rian johnson has spoken out on rumours billy dee williams will return as lando calrissian.
Billy dee williams, the actor best known for his role as lando calrissian in the 1980s star wars films, revealed he identifies as gender fluid during a recent interview with esquire magazine. Back in 1977 when the original star wars came out, there were several new, young. Jul 10, 2018 billy dee williams is finally returning to star wars after donald glover took the character for a spin in solo, lando calrissian will appear in the main trilogy. The hollywood reporter has confirmed that williams will return to play lando calrissian in j. Billy dee williams praise of the ron howard directed film should be all fans need to convince them to make it to the theater in less than 12 parsecs. Billy dee williams to finally class up the star wars sequels. Billy dee williams, the 78yearold actor who played calrissian, has reprised the role quite often in various star wars spinoffs. Billy dee williams is back as lando in star wars 9 says new rumor.
887 383 76 44 1014 187 1389 415 1506 213 916 1055 623 17 694 340 1471 1456 1200 132 920 230 1212 269 1357 783 459 590 658 254 1235 967 339 1146 1352 319 1004 1421 926 901 750 29 1303 1197 713 174