Lando Calrissian’s return revealed at Star Wars Celebration in Chicago
Lando Calrissian everything youve heard about him isstilltrue.
Fans have been hoping for his comeback ever since the franchise relaunched five years ago.
But its been a losing bet every time.
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Now its finally paying off.
Youre all so sweet, and theres an awful lot of you.
He had no cape, but he had a colorful scarf, cool shades, and a debonair cane.
I got lucky, he said.
I ended up working with somebody I have a tremendous regard for J.J. Abrams.
I love his name.
I regard this as a real highlight for me.
Williams continued, How did I find Lando again?
Lando never left me.
Hes a shade older, but still fit, Williams noted.
Its nice to have all of these accolades, and all this admiration, Williams said.
But I really enjoy this more than just making money.
And dont get me wrong, I love making money!
I get sick and tired of being accused of betraying Han Solo!
He was up against Darth Vader, he had to figure something out!
By the way, did anybody die?
As the crowd laughed and cheered, Williams exclaimed, Nobody died!
Still, it has been a long wait for Lando fans.
Williams wasnt in that black-and-white group photo that announced the cast ofThe Force Awakensin April 2014.
Williams has been keeping fans posted with videos of his physical training.
Now were finally seeing him back in action.
Landos appeal like his frenemy Han is that his natural habitat was the gray zone between good and evil.
Unlike Han, Lando had bigger ambitions.
Later, Lando insists he had no choice.
Leaders must make such compromises all the time, and living with the price is never easy.
What Lando learned, however, is that there is no bargaining with the devil.
Im altering the deal, Darth Vader tells him.
Pray I dont alter it any further.
The arc of Lando Calrissian is realizing that you cant fight darkness with more darkness.
Savoir-faire and manners are no bulwark against cruelty.
You cant cheat your way to decency.
When you have incandescent charm, however, thats a powerful weapon for the light side.
