Justin Simien Says Leaving Star Wars: Lando Was Heartbreaking

Justin Simien has opened up about the emotional process he experienced when Disney decided to shift the Star Wars: Lando Calrissian series into a movie instead. Originally set to write and direct the Disney+ series, Simien faced significant grief upon learning that his developed work, which included scripts, concept art, and a series Bible, would not move forward as planned. While devastated, Simien has found ways to leverage this challenging experience for his future projects. Donald and Stephen Glover are now working on the film adaptation, aiming to eventually bring it to the big screen, following Lucasfilm's strategy of making Star Wars movies grand events.

The Star Wars: Lando Calrissian series has been turned into a movie, with writing duties transferred to Donald and Stephen Glover.

Background Info: The character of Lando Calrissian, originally portrayed by Billy Dee Williams, gained renewed interest when Donald Glover took on the role in the 2018 film Solo: A Star Wars Story. The spin-off series was announced in 2020 but faced delays and uncertainty until it was eventually confirmed that it would become a movie instead. This move aligns with Lucasfilm's recent strategy to make Star Wars films high-profile, James Bond-like theatrical events.