​When the Star Wars sequel trilogy premiered with The Force Awakens, the returning cast of Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, and later Luke Skywalker, all returned to the spotlight, but one surviving member never made an appearance.





When fans were treated to a prequel anthology film of Solo: A Star Wars Story, Donald Glover played the role of a young ​Lando Calrissian, sparking comments online as to whether or not that character would make an appearance, or even be alluded to, in Episode IX.

Billy Dee Williams and Donald Glover

when Lando met Lando pic.twitter.com/MHKsErkvc0 — skywalkergbeng (@tolkienianjedi) May 11, 2018

Bill Dee Williams, the actor who originally played the role of Calrissian, was recently set to appear at the Saskatchewan Entertainment Expo, following his appearance at the Solo: A Star Wars Story red carpet, but had to cancel due to " a film schedule conflict."





Celebrities having to cancel various convention appearances is in no way unheard of, but it's for the reason that Williams has a film shoot conflict that has reignited ​rumors of his appearance in the next Star Wars film.

billy dee williams and harrison ford as lando calrissian and han solo in star wars: episode v – the empire strikes back (1980) pic.twitter.com/t7O0A8xCza — star wars archive (@starwrsarchive) February 24, 2018

As ​Comicbook.com reports, Williams has also recently adopted a new health regime, which may coincide with his upcoming appearance on the big screen. Filming for Episode IX begins next month, and the Expo cancellation was for a conv in September, meaning the schedules do indeed overlap for Williams' appearance .



