Lando Calrissian

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Lando Calrissian

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Lando Calrissian as Baron Administrator of Cloud City.
Portrayed by	Billy Dee Williams Donald Glover (in Solo)
First appearance	Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
Last appearance	Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Affiliation	Scoundrel, Cloud City, Rebel Alliance, New Republic
Signature Artifacts	Administrator's Cape, Millennium Falcon (Original Configuration), Lando's Blaster Pistol
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Lando Calrissian is a sophisticated smuggler, gambler, and entrepreneur who was the original owner of the Millennium Falcon. Initially introduced as a seemingly self-serving old friend of Han Solo, he evolves into a committed leader and General in the Rebel Alliance. His style and charm are reflected in his elegant costumes and prized possessions.

Character Overview

A smooth-talking scoundrel with a taste for the finer things, Lando is the Baron Administrator of Cloud City, a gas mining colony on the planet Bespin. He values his independence and his business above all else, but he also possesses a strong, if sometimes buried, moral compass. His journey is one of redemption, moving from a position of forced betrayal to one of heroic leadership.

Film & Television Appearances

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

A younger Lando is introduced as a successful smuggler and renowned sabacc player. He is the proud captain of the pristine, unmodified Millennium Falcon, complete with a cape closet and a droid co-pilot, L3-37. He loses the Falcon to a young Han Solo in a high-stakes game of "Corellian Spike" sabacc.

Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Lando is the leader of Cloud City. When Han Solo arrives seeking refuge, Lando is forced by Darth Vader to betray his old friend to protect his city and its people. Wracked with guilt, he turns on the Empire, freeing Leia and Chewbacca and helping them escape. He vows to help find and rescue the captive Han Solo.

Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)

Lando goes undercover as a guard in Jabba the Hutt's palace as part of the plan to rescue Han. Later, having been made a General in the Rebel Alliance, he pilots his old ship, the Millennium Falcon, to lead the starfighter assault on the second Death Star. He successfully navigates the station's treacherous interior and destroys its main reactor, dealing the final blow to the Empire.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

An older Lando aids Rey and her friends on the desert planet of Pasaana. In the film's climax, he returns to the fight, arriving with a massive fleet of civilian ships from across the galaxy to help the Resistance in the final battle against the Emperor's Final Order.

Signature Artifacts

Administrator's Cape

• Description: A stylish, flowing cape with a light blue exterior and a patterned gold lining. It is a key part of Lando's sophisticated look as the Baron Administrator of Cloud City. The costume was designed by John Mollo.
• Relevance to Character: The cape is the ultimate symbol of Lando's charm, class, and flair. It sets him apart from the other, more practically dressed characters. It is the attire of a man of leisure and influence, a successful entrepreneur who has left his rough smuggling days behind him.
• Relevance to Plot: The cape is a key part of his introduction. When he greets Han and Leia, his elegant appearance makes his eventual betrayal all the more shocking. In a famous moment, the cape is briefly worn by Han Solo after he is rescued, a visual nod to their shared history.

Millennium Falcon (Original Configuration)

• Description: The YT-1300 freighter before Han Solo's "special modifications." In Lando's possession, the ship is clean, with a pristine white and blue paint job, a full forward escape pod, and luxurious interior appointments, including a cape closet.
• Relevance to Character: The original Falcon reflects Lando's personality: sleek, stylish, and concerned with appearances. It is the prized possession of a successful smuggler who enjoys comfort and luxury. Its clean state is a stark contrast to the battered, "piece of junk" it becomes under Han's ownership.
• Relevance to Plot: The ship is the grand prize in the sabacc game that defines Han and Lando's early relationship. Its loss is a significant moment for Lando, and his brief reunion with the ship in The Empire Strikes Back is tinged with nostalgia and regret.

Lando's Blaster Pistol

• Description: A small, chrome-plated blaster pistol with a distinctive pearl-like grip. It is an elegant weapon, fitting for a man of Lando's tastes.
• Relevance to Character: Unlike Han's rugged DL-44, Lando's blaster is a gentleman's weapon. It's a "Sunday best" kind of pistol, suggesting that while he is more than capable of handling himself in a fight, he prefers to solve problems with words and charm rather than violence.
• Relevance to Plot: Lando uses this blaster during the escape from Cloud City, demonstrating that despite his sophisticated exterior, he is still a capable gunslinger when the situation demands it.

Behind the Scenes

Billy Dee Williams was cast as Lando Calrissian, bringing a level of smoothness and charisma to the role that made the character an instant fan favorite. For Solo: A Star Wars Story, Donald Glover took on the role of the younger Lando, and was widely praised for his performance, which captured the essence of Williams's original portrayal while making the character his own.

Trivia

• In early concept art, Lando was depicted as a rugged, bearded clone veteran from the Clone Wars. The character was later changed to be the suave administrator seen in the film.

See Also

• Han Solo
• Millennium Falcon
• Billy Dee Williams