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He shared provocative opinions on social media, emphasizing his identity and feelings of being marginalized, which many interpret as attempts to frame his firing as a victimization narrative. Critics argue that such perspectives distract from the more pressing issues of studio competence and project management and contribute to a toxic internal culture.
The Character of Lando and the Franchise’s Direction
The controversy surrounding Glover and Simeon further illuminates how the Lando character has been a focal point of recent messy storytelling. Glover’s portrayal of Lando Calrissian was generally well-received, but the character has increasingly been used as a symbol of Hollywood’s obsession with identity politics.