Billy Dee Williams Defends Lando's Actions in 'Star Wars', Faces Decades of Backlash

The actor, set to release his memoir 'What Have We Here?' on February 13, argues that his character was trying to prevent the complete demise of Han Solo and his friends.

• Billy Dee Williams, who played Lando Calrissian in the 'Star Wars' franchise, has been defending his character's actions in 'The Empire Strikes Back' for over four decades.
• Williams has faced backlash from fans who were upset that Lando betrayed Han Solo to Darth Vader, leading to Solo being captured and frozen in carbonite.
• Williams argues that Lando was trying to protect his own situation and prevent the complete demise of Han Solo and his friends, asking critics, 'Did anybody die? Nobody died!'
• Williams reprised the role of Lando in 'Return of the Jedi' and 'The Rise of Skywalker', and a younger version of the character was played by Donald Glover in 'Solo'.
• Williams is set to release his memoir, 'What Have We Here?', on February 13, where he shares more stories about his 'Star Wars' experience and other projects from his career.

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