Solo: A Star Wars Story failed to create any waves within the Star Wars fanbase, yet Lando Calrissian is still getting his very own live-action series, simply titled Lando. First portrayed by Billy Dee Williams in The Empire Strikes Back, the smuggler-turned-administrator of Cloud City has endured as a canonical favorite. Even though he initially betrays Han Solo to the Empire, his redemption arc finds him not only rescuing his old friend but also leading the Rebel fleet in an attack on the Death Star. With his strategic nature and administrative connections, Lando has proven to be quite integral in the original trilogy.
So, it's obvious that when Han Solo got his standalone prequel, Lando received his fair share of screen time. Despite the Solo spinoff being a mistake for Lucasfilm, audiences still praised Donald Glover's take on Lando. Glover's performance was singled out as one of Solo's highlights, leading to speculation of a spinoff movie or series. Since The Mandalorian, Star Wars has opened up the potential to explore diverse live-action prequels and spinoffs, including Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor. Adding more depth and backstory to a beloved character like Lando only seems to go in tandem with the franchise's vision.
