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In a twist that surprised industry watchers, Lucasfilm responded with an official announcement that shifted the project's trajectory. According to Variety, Disney+ has officially brought on writers Donald Glover and his brother, Stephen Glover, to take over the scripting of the Lando series. This marked a stark departure from Simeon, who previously held the role of creator and head writer.
The changeover, it appears, occurred several months ago—likely before the 2023 writers’ strike—indicating that a formal handover was already underway. The news suggests that Simeon was either unaware of the switch or intentionally kept in the dark, emphasizing the secretive and sometimes opaque nature of franchise project developments.