It was announced in December 2020, during Disney’s Investor Day presentation that a newStar Warsspinoff series centered around Han Solo’s smooth-talking BFF Lando Calrissian was officially in the works. TitledLando, the series was earmarked for a run on Disney+ withDear White PeoplecreatorJustin Simientapped to write the script. In the months that followed, there has been very little information regarding the progress made on the series. Such drought in information sharing might have pointed to the project being shelved, but now, the show’s writer has given an update.
Strapped to thedirector’s chair for Disney’s upcoming movieHaunted Mansion, Simien spoke toThe Directabout his involvement in the Lucasfilm’s upcoming Disney+ series. The director revealed that he hadn’t gotten much in the way of new information since 2020. He did, however, sound optimistic that the work done onLandois one he “feels like everybody loves.” “I certainly poured my heart and spent a lot of time working with them to put together a really great show. It feels like everybody loves it,” theFlashdancereboot directorsaid. “And, you know, I was told we had to put a pause on it because of scheduling, and the next update I got [was in 2020], some years ago. So I don’t know, I have no idea what’s going on with it.”
Donald Gloveris set to reprise his role as the debonair scoundrel inLandoafter his stint inSolo. Prior to Simien’s comments, the last update about the future of the show was given by Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy during Star Wars Celebration in April. At the time,Kennedy revealedthat the series is still on track. “I can just tell you it’s still happening, and he’s very excited about it,” she said, confirming Glover’s involvement in the project. The actor, whohas kept himself busywith a reboot ofMr. & Mrs. Smith, had also previously joked about how much information he can give without being hunted down by Kennedy.
RELATED:Dave Filoni Started on ‘Ahsoka’ Way Before ‘The Force Awakens’
Spinoffs from A Galaxy, Far, Far Away
After Glover’s stint as Lando Calrissian inSolo: A Star Wars Story, where the foundations of his character’s relationship with the fan favorite character, Han Solo were explored,Landowas commissioned as a means to further flesh out theStar Warsuniverse. The move is part of a broader wave ofspinoffs from the original works expanding the galaxy, far, far away. Some of the projects that seek to further expand the franchsie includesStar WarsdirectorDave Filoni’s upcoming projectAhsokawhich is set for a late summer release on Disney+. Others likeThe MandalorianstarringPedro Pascal,Andorwhich was one of the more mature iterations ofStar Warsso far, andThe Acolyteare set to continue shaping the future of the franchise andLandowill be looking to chime in.
Landodoes not have a release date yet.Ahsokawill begin streaming exclusively on Disney+ on August 23. You can check out our recent interview withRosario Dawsonbelow.
