Billy Dee Williams Discusses Fan Reactions to Lando's Betrayal in 'Star Wars'

The actor defends his character's actions, stating they were necessary to prevent the complete demise of Han Solo and his friends.

Billy Dee Williams, who played Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars saga, has shared his experiences of being confronted by fans who were upset about his character's betrayal of Han Solo in 'The Empire Strikes Back'.
Williams explained that Lando had to make a difficult decision when faced with formidable characters like Darth Vader and Boba Fett, and his actions ultimately prevented the complete demise of Han Solo and his friends.
Despite the controversy surrounding his character's actions, Williams' portrayal of Lando Calrissian has been praised for challenging preconceived notions of how characters in science fiction blockbusters are depicted.
Williams is set to release a new memoir, 'What Have We Here?', which will cover his life and career, including his time in the Star Wars franchise.
A younger version of Lando Calrissian, played by Donald Glover, is set to appear in a feature-length movie, confirming earlier reports of a Disney+ series centered around the character.