It is a very special time of year for Star Wars fans. Lucasfilm is currently holding their convention totally devoted to all things relating to a galaxy far, far away. That's right, it is once again time for Star Wars Celebration and even if you weren't able to make it to the event, we've got you covered. Disney and Lucasfilm are live streaming all of the panels from the event this weekend and you can watch the one, the only, Mr. Billy Dee Williams, aka Lando Calrissian, on stage right now.
Star Wars Celebration kicked off earlier today with the 40th anniversary panel and that was just the beginning. There is plenty going on all weekend for Star Wars cans to enjoy, such as the Smooth Talkin' with Billy Dee Williams panel, which is happening right now. The panel will focus on the actor's long career but for Star Wars fans, they know him best as Lando Calrissian. Is he a hero? Is he a dirty bag who just felt guilty and decided to help out the Rebellion? Hopefully, he will address that on stage during his panel, which is being moderated by Warwick Davis, who you may know as several different Star Wars characters, including Wicket the Ewok.
"Hello. What have we here? The master of smooth on stage with Warwick Davis for a one-on-one about his extensive career in entertainment and art."
Billy Dee Williams first played Lando in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and returned to play him in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. He is a fixture in the Star Wars universe and a character that remains a true fan favorite. Outside of his live-action portrayal of Lando, Billy Dee Williams has returned to voice the character recently on Star Wars Rebels and has truly embraced the fact that people know and love him as Lando over the years. Certain actors have rebelled against the feverish Star Wars fandom in the past, but not Billy Dee Williams. He loves it and he loves the fans.
In addition to this panel, the actor also participated in the 40 Years of Star Wars panel earlier today. But there is always a chance he could surprise us and show up at the Star Wars: The Last Jedi panel tomorrow. It would be nice if Lucasfilm dropped a bomb on us and confirmed that he is going to appear in the movie. It would be nice to see Lando, as portrayed by Donald Glover will be playing a younger version of him in the upcoming Han Solo movie, but it just won't be the same. Williams is 80-years-old though, so if Lucasfilm wants it to happen, they need to make it happen soon. No doubt, he would be up for it.
Star Wars Celebration 2017 takes place in Orlando, Florida from now through Sunday at the Orange County Convention Center. But if you can't make it, don't worry. The panels will be live streamed all weekend and we will have the ones you won't want to miss here for you. Be sure to check out the Smooth Talkin' With Billy Dee Williams panel live stream for yourself below and keep your eyes peeled for all of the Star Wars news coming your way this weekend.