• Donald Glover was the first African American to portray Lando Calrissian in a live-action Star Wars film.
• He first gained fame as a writer on the hit TV show “30 Rock” before becoming a well-known actor and musician.
• Glover also created and starred in the critically acclaimed series “Atlanta,” which explores themes of race and identity.
• He is an accomplished musician under the name Childish Gambino, and his song “This Is America” won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 2019.
• Glover voiced the character Simba in the 2019 live-action adaptation of “The Lion King.”
• He is a multi-talented artist, having won awards in writing, acting, directing, and music.
• Glover was originally cast as Lando in “Solo: A Star Wars Story” after a fan campaign that included a petition to make him Lando.
• He is known for his unique style, blending genres in both his music and his television work.
• Glover’s character Lando is known for his charm and charisma, which Glover brought to life with his signature wit.
• He has expressed a deep love for the Star Wars franchise, often citing it as an influence on his creative work.
