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Spinoff Walk-Back of the Week
Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy caused quite the stir among Star Wars diehards during a recent interview with a French journalist on the Solo promotional tour in Cannes. In a translated version, Kennedy seemed to confirm to Premiere Magazine a Lando Calrissian standalone film: "We think that the next spinoff will be dedicated to Lando Calrissian. Of course, there are still many stories to tell about Han and Chewbacca, but Lando will be next." Unfortunately for Lando fans, this turns out not to be the case, as Lucasfilm reps were quick to assert the quote was mistranslated, issuing, "[Kennedy] said it's something she'd like to do one day in the future." Premiere Magazine, for its part, modified the quote: "We would love to tell a story about Lando Calrissian one day, but it’s not relevant. It would also be fun to tell the story of Han and Chewie." As for what's next, rumors continue to grow about an Obi-Wan Kenobi spinoff that just might turn out be a prequel. Stay tuned, Star Wars nation.
Get the scoop on the Solo and its cast
Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy caused quite the stir among Star Wars diehards during a recent interview with a French journalist on the Solo promotional tour in Cannes. In a translated version, Kennedy seemed to confirm to Premiere Magazine a Lando Calrissian standalone film: "We think that the next spinoff will be dedicated to Lando Calrissian. Of course, there are still many stories to tell about Han and Chewbacca, but Lando will be next." Unfortunately for Lando fans, this turns out not to be the case, as Lucasfilm reps were quick to assert the quote was mistranslated, issuing, "[Kennedy] said it's something she'd like to do one day in the future." Premiere Magazine, for its part, modified the quote: "We would love to tell a story about Lando Calrissian one day, but it’s not relevant. It would also be fun to tell the story of Han and Chewie." As for what's next, rumors continue to grow about an Obi-Wan Kenobi spinoff that just might turn out be a prequel. Stay tuned, Star Wars nation.
Get the scoop on the Solo and its cast
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