Donald Glover on Landing the Role of Lando in Solo: A Star Wars Story

Donald talks about wanting to play Lando Calrissian in Solo: A Star Wars Story, how he sought out the role, what he did when he found out he got it, meeting with Billy Dee Williams and he surprises the audience with a Star Wars gift.
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Donald Glover on Landing the Role of Lando in Solo: A Star Wars Story
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[@Iganboas]

Agent: "I don't like your odds" Donald: "Never tell me the odds"

[@indianakjd5957]

oh hell naw... yeh! Sure! why not, Let Lando steal his line, like he stole Hans clothes in Jedi. Don't care what anyone says, but he stole back the Falcon as well (briefly) and he tried to steal Hans Girl!!

[@antnkinf]

yeah, the clothes thing was weird

[@rosvel92]

Spoiler: Han Solo never bought his clothes, the clothes came with the Falcon because they were originally Landos, Lando was just using his clothes again after so many years.

[@micahnewman]

I'm surprised he didn't say that!

[@michaelfarrell4824]

Those clothes came with the Falcon, Landos not Hans

[@sinloi2675]

As someone that has loved Donald Glover since Community, I feel so happy to see how popular he's gotten. He's so talented and creative, and he deserves all of the accolades. I can't help but wonder how Troy and Abed would feel about him being Lando lol.

[@Itsbritney94]

Sin Loi He doesn’t deserve any of the accolades he’s sexist and misogynistic and he really needs to get humble.

[@nadirbaitsaleem7270]

I used to LOVE Community! It's amazing to see how much range he has in all forms of entertainment.

[@nadirbaitsaleem7270]

ItsBritney I think it's kind of part of the rapper/musician game to think of yourself as the greatest. You need to have confidence to deliver solid bars.

[@Itsbritney94]

Nadir Bait Saleem Yeah but no, what you don’t need to do is belittle women’s talents and achievements and say that you are more talented than them and that you deserve more success than them. For instance, that’s what he said about Lady Gaga, he said she had no talent and that she didn’t deserve her success.

[@davidmckesey7119]

in the morning?

[@MichaelBacon212]

Donald Glover is amazing. I'd love to meet him. Seems like a genuinely cool guy.

[@sir_vix]

I'd rather a signed photograph.

[@dannyboy1594]

Marc Bollinger I NEVER WANTED TO MEET HIM!

[@MichaelBacon212]

Platinum Pineapple thanks for that. But just trying to be honest.

[@laserdogwest2918]

YOU CAN'T DISAPPOINT A PICTURE!

[@larvitardratini5965]

go to whole foods, stand next to the ice cream isle, and then just wait.

[@battleupsaber462]

I like how the clip cuts from Lando about to take a drink from a cup to Donald Glover taking a drink from a cup Probably not intentional but still

[@endymion12321]

BattleUp Saber you never know with this guy

[@TheBraunMachine2011]

wouldn't be surprised if it was intentional, knowing him hehe

[@ethanvanscubadiver1979]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5DdpKaqp8ekh9E don't mind me leeching off your top comment to push an agenda the same way Kathleen Kennedy is leeching off Star Wars to push hers 🙃

[@KevinAndrewRea]

BattleUp Saber I actually think he did do that on purpose.... that’s SO coincidental, the timing. I don’t see how he didn’t do that on purpose.

[@GRANOLA77]

Wow didn't even notice that

[@alisaifkhan1522]

CHILDISH LANDINOOO

[@gracecw]

Ali Saif Khan this is an underrated comment

[@jackwise2176]

@@gracecw no it's not

[@Kalbo..]

0:36 That drink transition to him also drinking is smooth af

[@MrBabbolo]

I was just there guys and he actually did bring all of the audience to the world premier. Insane good and he is just the best guy ever!Thank you Donald Glover for being so handsome you made the day to a lot of people today and made my day one of the most incredible EVER! Troy team forever!

[@yvesdobrasil]

Wow

[@Damious100]

Wait wait they had enough seats for everyone? You guys saw the Premiere with the writers and actors watching it as well? Or was this another showing? Did they Bus y'all in?

[@lunamax1214]

Dude, don't leave us hangin'. We need non-NDA breaking details!

[@kevinsoto9717]

?

[@Quantum_Zebra]

Lol I love how you threw in how handsome he is because he is super awesome dude too

[@senselessface4401]

I love the way he invites everyone. He's so chill.

[@davezilla9331]

This man is a true artistic genius.

[@James3-8]

Davezilla he's very intellectual...✌

[@adsensedd]

I didn't get into his music for a while, but it's brilliant. Then add on his acting, stand up comedy, production, writing, directing. Holy hell. Dude is doing it all.

[@anthonyalexander8546]

Pablo Horteg don't forget dancing

[@dpm9a189]

He's okay. Wouldn't use the word genius but were entitled to our own opinions :)

[@JonathanRodriguezz]

Im so happy for him!! He was suffering with anxiety and depression and im sure its still an ongoing struggle but just look at him thrive and be so happy! He looks so much more present compared to older interviews.

[@peterquill24]

I love how they gave the backstory of why Lando mispronounces Han’s name in Empire. Pretty clever.

[@TF2Fan101]

Whether or not you liked Solo (I loved it, personally), you have to admit that Donald Glover was SPOT-ON as Lando.

[@obiwashere]

Does he have time to rest damn

[@TheBraunMachine2011]

ikr, he did seem a bit tired here too.

[@MunaHamid]

lmaooooo

[@hashimazam1954]

I think this(talkshows) was his time to rest.

[@waltermontiel4405]

To be fair, he shot all of this about a year ago...

[@obiwashere]

Walter Montiel Atlanta, his album, Han Solo, Spider-Man, lion king + promoting all of it.

[@ThatGuy-jd3kj]

"This is America, don't catch you slippin' up"... because Lando stays woke.

[@pink.5770]

*Lil Goddy - koloa* .

[@nikeairmax9533]

It's awesome how happy Jimmy is to do this interview. Donald is an amazing actor/artist/person. 😄

[@forreallity]

How much more can this man be more likable? Literally does everything

[@pablitomm]

manager should have known to never tell him the odds

[@CaptainFracture]

maybe that was his plan the entire timeeee

[@chrisklc]

pablitomm it's motivation tho

[@dpm9a189]

That was Han

[@brubafc]

Why do I feel like Donald Glover will be the best thing about this movie? 💕

[@mikharryman]

I’ve never wanted to be on jimmy kimmel more in my life

[@falt007]

A great parent moment!! Walking through the Solo set.

[@markhaus]

Been a fan of Glover since Community. I couldn’t be more pleased that someone like him is blowing up right now. A celebrity with a personality you can look up to for once. It’s a rare thing to see these days

[@FREEXrg]

Donald Glover on landing the role as Childish Gambino on This is America.

[@rachlync]

There is something about the way he says "...it was a big moment....he was proud" that got me. I have a feeling there might not be such big moments anymore, although there is a lot to be proud of because he has so many acheivements it probably takes a lot to impress the pops

[@james10890]

Donald is so awesome, it’s been great to see how much he’s grown as an actor and artist since his Derrick Comedy days.

[@JoseGranny]

I can't wait to see this movie!

[@mikecantreed]

Jose Jonez It will be a B+ movie just like the rest of the Disney Star Wars.

[@ethanpie1464]

You can't; I can lol...

[@Cloningmaster55]

mikecantreed what rogue one is A+ like the original trilogy and revenge of the sith while the phantom menace attack of the clones and the phantom menace are A- (I don't really know how grades work in america) the force awakens is a f- and the last Jedi is z-

[@TheLeiaOrgana]

I can wait. I’ve waited this long. I can still wait till they actually give me the right Solo movie.

[@athenajaxon2397]

I can't believe how excited I am for a Han Solo prequel

[@1450JackCade]

This guy is going to be a HUGE star. Like, the biggest star we've seen in a LONG time! He is ridiculously talented, write, direct, act, sing, perform, nice, smart, ambitious, but grounded. Everyone who works with him will like working with him and want to work with him again, people admire his work and will want to work with him. Next up, he needs to do a detective noir, action hero movie as the star.

[@jimmyjay1995]

He's so pure. I love him.

[@Avofan]

Regardless of what fans thought of Solo, everyone would agree Donald Glover knocked it out of the park as Lando.

[@joshuasimmons313]

This is one of the most talented guys in the world right now. This dude is truly special. Oh yeah and Donald Glover is pretty special too

[@darcybhaiwala7057]

I'd rather see a Lando movie than a solo movie tbh

[@irossoneri99]

From listening to his camp album in high school (2011) to right now! never imagined Donald would’ve made it this big!

[@Chugargonfan]

Every time this man comes on one of these shows, someone gets something. That's insane!!

[@Victoria-px2iq]

#THISISAMERICA was absolutely AMAZING!! What a talent and let’s not forget the live Lion along coming out where he plays Simba and BEYONCÉ is Nala!!! I️ CANNOT WAIT ❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Victoria-px2iq]

King*🗣

[@bogmann11]

Wtf

[@Amlbc81]

Donald Glover is not only an amazingly talented artist but a true and generous, down to earth, human being

[@marcamusprime9513]

Man, I want to go to Star Wars with Lando too!

[@FranF40]

As soon as I knew he was going to be Lando I’ve got so excited. He is perfect for the part

[@Baergrillt]

He was so great as Lando. I would want a series about him

[@qkranarchist3015]

It is so clear Lando is the star of this and this will be awesome! Cannot wait.

[@kascnef]

He's a great singer and also a great actor. I see great things for him in the future....

[@megadezziescat1124]

I want to see the movie, but I'm not dying to see it. Lol

[@LuisGonzalez-pz1vc]

megadezzie Hernandez appears to be a lot of movement

[@JessieKhoo]

lol

[@sumuqh]

megadezzie Hernandez or his eyes moving

[@Loddentidster]

I think that's how every fan feels nowadays. Disney has done a tremendous job to seemingly ruining it, and now it's come to this: it friggin STAR WARS and people are just mediocraly hyped for it.

[@thorkagemob1297]

Glover is literally like one of the only reasons I wanna see it. And Chewie

[@scottyvanhorn]

He really did take everyone there in the audience! And Solo had a better ending than infinity war.

[@kevinready3948]

I still remember him from his Derrick Comedy days. That entire group was so talented.

[@cobaltfalcon9458]

I honestly never thought they would cast anyone else. I didnt even know that Lando would be in the movie, but I remember convincing myself that he was, and that it would be him. And then a couple of weeks later, he was announced. I'm a genius

[@MojoMachin3]

"I don't know....just be charming man" lmao

[@i-am-your-conscience]

I want this guy so much on the adaption of Neal Stephensons "Snow Crash". There is nobody right now who could do this besides him. Amazon is making a series out of it. Please be part of this, Donald. You look like Hiro and you should have the role

[@firstlast9846]

Lando guns down fifty stormtroopers ‘This is cloud city don’t catch you slippin up’

[@laflameru5716]

Donald Glover is a very very very very talented man

[@ClearTheRubble7]

I wasn't planning to see this installment of Star Wars--until I saw "This is America" for the first time yesterday.

[@xelasti6225]

i love how the scene of him drinking in the movie cuts to him drinking in the talk show

[@darkashtar]

Donald Glover is great. He's an actor, comedian, rapper, and probably many other things. And what's so amazing is he's humble and a genuinely nice person. He's a great role model not only to black people but all people.

[@sandrasay7984]

seems like Troy is doing another Star Wars parody.

[@stevenchapplow3145]

I like him..seems a genuine talented guy

[@aaronhaninchick3550]

He finished the sip he was about to take in the clip... priceless

[@the_real_bad_name7626]

Lando ends with sipping a drink and Donald starts drinking something. Best. Transition. Ever.

[@Intoxicatious]

0:36 cut from raising a cup of liquid to drinking a glass of water. Perfect.

[@crockett888]

This guys awesone Love his song “pop thieves”

[@zarcon85]

i knew it. i just knew it. from the second i've heard he's gonna be playing the role. this is the way. this guy is simply the epitome of the dude i imagined, reading the books about Lando, back in the 80s. he's the perfect and only possible choice.

[@jacobdominguez7808]

He was AWESOME as Lando!

[@tofu_golem]

Best casting ever. "Everything you heard about me is true."

[@tiaanengelbrecht9378]

I like how they implemented the way Billy Dee Williams says "Han" in the original trilogy with this clip

[@thomascasillo9861]

I'm so pumped up for this movie.

[@xxep1csn1p3rxx7]

He’s one of the most talented people on earth. Damn it he’s so cool

[@Thaheadband33]

He seems so much happier than he was a couple years ago.

[@rakymeirizal]

Oh my god! He looks like Childish Gambino!

[@ledariofull]

lol

[@kennethchemwok9776]

He is Childish Gambino.. Lol

[@MrBeeWee]

You're not funny

[@deezingo]

😲

[@buzzylullabee]

Kenneth Chemwok can you say wooooosh?

[@seling97]

0:37 omg hes so chill

[@soeephy]

his laugh ❣❣❣❣

[@joshuabateman219]

Glover is probably the most talented person in entertainment today. Dude's a genius.

[@AirbenderHawk]

Donald Glover is KILLING IT!!! :)). 2 weeks baby, days are going by real fast.

[@damonmedek5166]

So he is a comedian, musician and now an actor. Dangggg

[@villanessa]

I have a feeling Donald Glover is gonna steal the movie ❤️ star power!

[@TMAC13reloaded]

This is America was beautiful ! Glad he opended the eyes of many to the issues African-Americans face in this country✊👑

[@Brook11223]

Glover is Billy Dee Williams doppelganger.

[@RohitRajput-iw5yd]

Raghu Seetharaman dude just change your dp

[@Daddyvader7]

I’m convinced you have multiple people commenting from your account. Through out the day. It’s great. Your like the biggest comment troll with out even trying to troll

[@bOmBAsTiK]

Lol, not at all...

[@Frey_2026]

I don't think he looks so much like him, but e can bring the character with his acting.

[@johnnyjohnny527]

Chill lmao

[@aidanreyes6854]

alright gambino is a mastermind....

[@hoytarchery5302]

Solo was the best star wars movie I have seen, it reminded me of a clone wars episode.

[@EyesOfByes]

1:26 "...... in a galaxy far far away."

[@alexc9985]

So precious

[@menzirabotho4315]

Not a Star Wars fan but I want to see this one because Donald is in it.

[@what_memes_are_these9824]

Hey! It's the "This is America" guy!

[@oni5909]

Love this man

[@katwest8410]

When he smiles I smile.

[@0bstinacy]

I love this guy hes so cool and super nice. one of the few normal people in hollywood left lol cant wait to see him in the movie :D

[@andywoods9604]

First his popular referenced song and now this he needs to be popular and make more songs he needs to be recongnized for what he is

[@ghosted1662]

His show, Atlanta is art. It needs to be seen to be believed.

[@moneykenny119]

Yes, more people need to watch it. Season 2 is spectacular, it's almost genreless

[@derickbrown6363]

Sitting in your home on a Friday night with pizza and The Empire Strikes Back is all you need in life.

[@XeLProductions]

Too much talent in one human

[@wbhurt01]

They really should’ve cast someone else to be Han. Only seeing the movie because of Donnie tbh

[@ImKiingg]

Cool.

[@hardovski7103]

Thanks for letting us know

[@ontologicallysteve7765]

Papa Pred Yep. Anthony Ingruber would have been PERFECT.

[@giannidacatanzaro3822]

Me too. I don't mean the movement. I just wanted to express my approval. #metoobutnotthatmetoo

[@jameswolfe842]

Smooth Steve No he wouldn’t have. He would’ve just done an impression. You need someone who can actually give a real performance. I would rather have the latter.

[@d.isfor____you]

Agent: "I don't like your odds." Glover: *already got the part* "what?" Agent: :0

[@lunacarmin]

Donald is the single reason I want to see SOLO.

[@pelise240]

"Edibles" 🤣😂😂

[@MunaHamid]

man i love this man so much

[@harley_yelrah9429]

Okay I’m not kidding that deepness in the yeah from Han sounded just like Harrison Ford I’m surprised wow

[@LilyJohn96]

He's so talented !!

[@erikkick2300]

buying the cookies, this is america, bringing everyone to star wars. donald glover is doing gods work.

[@duduron4983]

Donald Glover you gave a awesome brilliant performance in star wars you are very good actor

[@duduron4983]

Amazing brilliant performance

[@fluiypj]

Everyone sayin “oh Solo is gonna be horrible” before they’ve even see it are the worst kind. it’s Donald Glover. No way it can be bad

[@shauntheproducer3605]

CartooNinja don’t count your chickens before they hatch. On both sides. You dealing with a directors and writers vision here. Its not on the actors whether its good or not.

[@atheistbear2500]

It's cool how the relationship between Lando and L3-37 mirrors Han and Chewy.

[@schlurfen]

I just realised this guy playing Lando is that "This is America" guy!

[@hayleenicole9326]

He looks like he will do an AMAZING job ❤😱

[@ksheavyhitter25]

I was waiting for at least one question about "This is America."

[@michaelfarrell4824]

They spoke about it, this clip is not the entire interview