Young Han Solo movie looking for their Lando, Donald Glover is the favorite

By Darian Scalamoni

            Ever since the announcement of the Young Han Solo movie that will be released in 2018, there were questions surrounding who would have the pressure of playing the legendary character first played by Harrison Ford. Well, directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller (The Lego Movie, 21 Jump Street) selected Alden Ehrenreich after an extensive auditioning process that included thousands of actors but now, they’re on the search to fill another important Star Wars role.

            According to The Playlist, Lord and Miller are turning their attention to fill the role of a Young Lando Calrissian for the movie. Billy Dee Williams played the role of Lando in the original trilogy. The casting process is already underway, and though I’m sure it won’t be as large of an auditioning process as it was for Han Solo, Lando is still a very recognizable character with tons of charisma on screen. Though rumors already have Michael B. Jordan and Anthony Mackie as strong favorites, it seems that the best potential fit (in my opinion) is who the studio is actually thinking of for the role.

            According to Birth Movies Death, it seems that Donald Glover, best known for playing Troy in Community, is the frontrunner for the role. Glover can bring those funny comedic chops as well as the smoothness of the character. Also, as seen in the trailers for his new FX series, Atlanta, he can be dramatic and serious.

            What do you guys think? Do you think Glover is the right guy for the role? Comment below and let us know!