The first official image of Billy Dee Williams in Star Wars: Episode IX was revealed during the film’s panel at this year’s Star Wars Celebration. The actor last played Lando Calrissian in 1983’s Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, but he’s returning to the role for the final installment of the Skywalker saga.
Get your first look at Billy Dee Williams’ return as Lando Calrissian below.
Lando Calrissian was most recently seen on the big screen in the 2018 Star Wars spin-off Solo: A Star Wars Story, played by Donald Glover. The film was directed by Ron Howard and grossed $392.9 million at the worldwide box office.
What do you think of the image? Are you excited to see Billy Dee Williams reprise his role as Lando Calrissian? Sound off in the comments below, and be sure to continue following Heroic Hollywood for all the latest news on Star Wars: Episode IX.
Directed by J. J. Abrams, Star Wars: Episode IX stars Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Joonas Suotamo, Billie Lourd, Naomi Ackie, Richard E. Grant, Keri Russell, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, and Billy Dee Williams. Carrie Fisher will appear as General Leia Organa through the use of previously unreleased footage shot for The Force Awakens.
Star Wars: Episode IX opens in theaters on December 19, 2019.
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The film will also be set in Central City.