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Solo [Official Info] Donald Glover (Lando Calrissian) in Solo

Discussion in 'Anthology' started by Bosskkkk, Aug 11, 2016.

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LANDO_ROCKS Force Ghost

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starocean90 said: ↑

As for the role of Calrissian, reports had surfaced that “Atlanta” star and creator Donald Glover was high on the list, but Disney and Lucasfilm still wanted a second round of tests to be certain on their decision. Solo’s friend was played by Billy Dee Williams in “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.”
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http://variety.com/2016/film/news/han-solo-movie-female-lead-tessa-thompson-zoe-kravitz-1201878975/
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Sigh, I really hope it isn't Glover.

LANDO_ROCKS, Oct 5, 2016

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starocean90 Chosen One

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other names for Lando.

The filmmakers and Lucasfilm are moving concurrently on two fronts, searching for both the female lead and the actor who will portray Lando Calrissian, the suave gambler played in the original trilogy by Billy Dee Williams. (Atlanta star Donald Glover, O’Shea Jackson from Straight Outta Compton and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, from Baz Luhrmann’s Netflix seriesThe Get Down, were among the finalists in the summer.)
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http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/han-solo-spinoff-movie-narrows-935611

starocean90, Oct 5, 2016

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LANDO_ROCKS Force Ghost

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starocean90 said: ↑

other names for Lando.

The filmmakers and Lucasfilm are moving concurrently on two fronts, searching for both the female lead and the actor who will portray Lando Calrissian, the suave gambler played in the original trilogy by Billy Dee Williams. (Atlanta star Donald Glover, O’Shea Jackson from Straight Outta Compton and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, from Baz Luhrmann’s Netflix seriesThe Get Down, were among the finalists in the summer.)
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http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/han-solo-spinoff-movie-narrows-935611
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O’Shea Jackson - a big no from me. I liked him in SOC but honestly I don't think he has the comedy chops.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II - a much better suggestion but he's already 30 y/o and I would think on the edge of the right age for the role?

LANDO_ROCKS, Oct 5, 2016

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The PiedPiper of Alderaan Jedi Grand Master

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Out of the 3, Donald Glover is the one who looks the most like a younger Lando....but i so associate him with his Troy character in Community.. that might be distracting!

The PiedPiper of Alderaan, Oct 5, 2016

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IrisBest Jedi Master

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Maaan, I like Yahya too but if they're considering someone from The Get Down I'm surprised Shameik isn't on their list of finalists. I hope they at least tested him for it.

IrisBest, Oct 6, 2016

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starocean90 Chosen One

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Lucasfilm announced today that Donald Glover, an acclaimed actor, award-winning writer, and Grammy-nominated artist, will be playing the part of Lando Calrissian in the still-untitled Han Solo Star Warsfilm, helmed by directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Glover will join Alden Ehrenreich — previously cast as Han Solo — in bringing two iconic Star Warscharacters back to the big screen, but at a time in their lives previously unexplored. This new film depicts Lando in his formative years as a scoundrel on the rise in the galaxy’s underworld — years before the events involving Han, Leia, and Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back and his rise to Rebel hero in Return of the Jedi.
“We’re so lucky to have an artist as talented as Donald join us,” said Lord and Miller. “These are big shoes to fill, and an even bigger cape, and this one fits him perfectly, which will save us money on alterations. Also, we’d like to publicly apologize to Donald for ruining Comic-Con for him forever.”
Glover is best known for creating and starring in the critically acclaimed FX series Atlanta (which had the highest premiere numbers for any basic cable comedy show since 2013), as well as for starring in four seasons of the showCommunity, and for his Grammy-nominated album Because the Internet, performed under the name Childish Gambino. In addition, Glover appeared in the Academy Award-nominated The Martian, and will be seen in the upcoming Spider-Man: Homecoming.
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http://www.starwars.com/news/donald...-upcoming-han-solo-star-wars-stand-alone-film

starocean90, Oct 21, 2016

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Darth Kronos Force Ghost

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Donald Glover is young Lando, confirmed.

http://www.starwars.com/news/donald...-upcoming-han-solo-star-wars-stand-alone-film

Darth Kronos, Oct 21, 2016

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Thread merge, and title updated.

EHT, Oct 21, 2016

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starocean90 Chosen One

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terrible choice, always found Glover more obnoxious than charming......

starocean90, Oct 21, 2016

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ewoksimon Chosen One

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Casting is right on the money. Gives me even more hope that this will be the Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid of Star Wars films.

ewoksimon, Oct 21, 2016

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darth_mccartney Jedi Grand Master

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Cool. Very cool!

darth_mccartney, Oct 21, 2016

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WadeSkywalker Jedi Knight

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I think the casting cannot be better!

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WadeSkywalker, Oct 21, 2016

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B99 Force Ghost

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Seems alright! (Don't think I've ever seen one of his movies!) But still not enthused about this one..!

B99, Oct 21, 2016

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weezer Jedi Grand Master

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Awesome to have it confirmed. Makes me even more excited. Went from not caring too much about this movie to being really excited based on the talent involved.

weezer, Oct 21, 2016

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Yeah I love it, think Glover will be great.

cubman987 , Oct 21, 2016

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Diego Lucas Jedi Knight

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Darth Kronos said: ↑

Donald Glover is young Lando, confirmed.

http://www.starwars.com/news/donald...-upcoming-han-solo-star-wars-stand-alone-film
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I am not with high hopes for this film yet, but good choice.

Diego Lucas, Oct 21, 2016

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DAR Jedi Grand Master

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Great choice, though I'm sure the internet is mad they cast a black guy as Lando

DAR, Oct 21, 2016

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mattman8907 Jedi Grand Master

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ewoksimon said: ↑

Casting is right on the money. Gives me even more hope that this will be the Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid of Star Wars films.
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"For a moment there, I thought we were in trouble".

mattman8907, Oct 21, 2016

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Ewoklord Jedi Master

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Cool. Cool cool cool.

Ewoklord, Oct 21, 2016

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Rax Jedi Master

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This guy better be the smooth talking typa guy. As for looks, it might work out.

Rax, Oct 21, 2016

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PymParticles Manager Emeritus VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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Y E S

PymParticles , Oct 21, 2016

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AndrewPascoe Jedi Grand Master

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This is perfect. The only other realistic option was to use my time machine and grab young BDW.

AndrewPascoe, Oct 21, 2016

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cerealbox Force Ghost

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DAR said: ↑

Great choice, though I'm sure the internet is mad they cast a black guy as Lando
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Billy Dee is mad they cast anybody

cerealbox, Oct 21, 2016

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Master_Lok Force Ghost

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Best news about this film yet. I like Donald.

Master_Lok, Oct 21, 2016

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KitsterAKABobaFett Jedi Grand Master

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In love with this. Glover is a special talent.

I could see him carrying his own Lando spinoff, perhaps with Lobot as his Chewie?

KitsterAKABobaFett, Oct 21, 2016

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