Exclusive: The Shocking Truth Behind Lando's Original Writer Being Secretly Replaced

Summary

The Lando Disney+ TV show is moving forward with new writers, but previous writer Justin Simien was not informed of his replacement.

Images on Simien's Instagram hint that he discovered the writer change through online sources, which leads to speculation regarding inadequate communication from Lucasfilm. Simien demonstrated his endorsement for the new writers and conveyed his enthusiasm for the show; however, there is a suggestion that he might have reconsidered his initial statements.

The Lando Disney+ TV show is finally advancing with new writers, but there is evidence suggesting that previous writer Justin Simien was not informed about being replaced. In 2020, Lucasfilm announced the development of an official Lando TV show. However, there was no further information until July 18, 2023, when Justin Simien revealed in an interview that the project was on hold due to scheduling conflicts. Unexpectedly, less than a week later, it was revealed that Simien had been replaced by Donald and Stephen Glover. Images circulating online, reportedly shared from Simien's Instagram Story, suggest that he only found out about the changes in the Lando show when he read about it online.

Instead of dwelling on his frustration, Simien focused on the Glovers themselves, with a special emphasis on Donald Glover. He expressed his admiration for Donald as a national treasure and expressed his support for their unique interpretation of the character. Simien eagerly awaits seeing their work and is wholeheartedly rooting for all Black individuals involved. It is possible that Simien reconsidered making these comments publicly, which could explain their difficulty in being found.

The Lando Disney+ TV Show Is Tremendously Exciting - But Simien Deserved Better

The Lando Disney+ TV show has been stuck in Development Hell for the past three years, so it's exciting to finally see progress. However, it's important to acknowledge that if these images are indeed authentic, which seems likely, Simien deserved better treatment. As a talented writer, he openly expressed his enthusiasm for Lando and the effort he had already put into the project. It appeared that he had dedicated himself wholeheartedly to the Disney+ TV show, and it would have been considerate for Lucasfilm to inform him of the changes before they became public.

In fairness to Lucasfilm, it's possible that the studio did not intend for the news to be revealed in this manner. Scoopers initially leaked the information, which was subsequently confirmed by trades after it had already been made public. It's likely that Lucasfilm (and the Glovers) had planned to stay silent about Lando until the ongoing strikes had concluded. However, even in this scenario, it was essential for Lucasfilm to prioritize contacting Simien and informing him of the situation. Anything less would be completely unacceptable.

Source: Star Wars News Net, The Direct