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Billy Dee Williams headlines Tucson Comic-Con

Posted at 6:47 PM, Nov 03, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-04 01:20:33-04

Film's most famous frenemy is in Tucson this weekend for Comic-con. 

Billy Dee Williams, better known as Lando Calrissian from the Star Wars franchise is meeting fans all weekend. 

Calrissian first showed up in "The Empire Strikes Back" in 1980.

His character is getting a reprisal in the new movie "Solo: A Star Wars Story."

Donald Glover, known best for his role in "Community" will be playing young Lando in the film. 

"He's a wonderful young man, Donald Glover," Williams said. "A very talented young man."

Williams will be at Comic-con all weekend.

He will be hosting a panel at The Loft Cinema. "Spotlight on Billy Dee Williams" is Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom.