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Actor Billy Dee Williams to Return as Lando Calrissian in ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’

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Actor Billy Dee Williams is returning to play Lando Calrissian in the next Star Wars movie.

After months of rumors and speculation, it has been confirmed actor Billy Dee Williams will once again play the Star Wars character Lando Calrissian in the upcoming Episode IX movie. Disney has not released details surrounding his new significant role. However, the actor recently had to cancel his convention appearance in September because of shooting conflicts.

Filming for Episode IX is set to begin this month. He had also talked about his new workout routine earlier this year, the same health regimen Carrie Fisher underwent before her return to the franchise. Fans have been questioning the franchise about the lack of Calrissian in this sequel series since the performance of other original characters including, Han, Leia, and Luke.

Moreover, with a new found interest in the character due to actor Donald Glover‘s portrayal of the character in his younger days in Solo, the move to the role once again seems like a smart decision. Star Wars: Episode IX is set to open on December 20, 2019.

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