Mark Hamill has been confirmed to be returning to Star Wars Episode IX, but along for the ride is Original Trilogy's Lando Calrissian Billy Dee Williams. Williams just shared this fun photo of himself along with Hamill meeting Princess Margaret during the London premiere of Empire Strikes Back. Apparently, Hamill had refused to make eye contact because of a prank that Williams pulled on him.
Here's the photo:
Then Hamill shared:
It's so funny that this photo should exist since Hamill is so obviously trying to avoid the Princess' gaze. I would have loved it if the shot also had Williams smiling while looking directly at himl. In the line-up next to them is Yoda voice actor Frank Oz, and I'm guessing the really tall fellow next to him covered by the Princess is either David Prowse or Peter Mayhew.
I'll admit, Luke and Lando didn't really share any significant moments in the original trilogy, but I would be impressed to see if Episode IX will be able to bring them together. Then again, with Luke dead, I'm guessing most of his interaction will just be with Kylo Ren or Rey; I can't wait to see Lando reunited with the Falcon though. After Solo: A Star Wars Story, we know that there's a lot more emotional stakes when it comes to Lando and his old ship.
Catch Luke and Lando make their return onscreen in Star Wars Episode IX which is slated for a release on Dec. 20, 2019.
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