It’s official! After being long rumored, and reported to be circling back to Lucasfilm for his second screen test just a few weeks ago, Donald Glover has officially been cast as the young Lando Calrissian in the upcoming Star Wars Han Solo spin-off film.
Announced today via the Star Wars Instagram, the actor will join Alden Ehrenreich in the film written by Lawrence Kasdan and son, Jon Kasdan and directed by Christopher Miller and Phil Lord (The Lego Movie).
You can also check out the shortlist for the female lead yet to be cast here.
The Untitled Han Solo Star Wars Story hits theaters May 25, 2018.