Ahead of the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the Herald was invited to the global media launch event in Los Angeles. Chris Reed had NZ-exclusive interviews with the cast and director.
In this video, Billy Dee Williams, who, plays Lando Calrissian, reveals his love for New Zealand and why he was so happy to return to the franchise.
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