A$AP Rocky shares details on an unsuccessful 'Star Wars' audition.
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Hip-hop star A$AP Rocky bares his humbling Star Wars audition flop, confessing he wasn't the right man for the job. The 36-year-old rapper is gearing up for his upcoming movie role in Highest 2 Lowest, directed by Spike Lee, alongside heavy hitters such as Denzel Washington, Jeffery Wright, Dean Winters, and IIfenesh Hadera.
In a candid interview, Rocky revealed a past failed attempt at nabbing a big-screen sci-fi role. He aimlessly tried out for Lando Calrissian in The Rise of Skywalker, but the creators deemed his audition unimpressive. The coveted role ultimately went to both Donald Glover and Billy Dee Williams.
Reflecting on his debacle, Rocky told Variety, "My audition was a hot mess. I was struggling that day. My boy Childish Gambino [Donald Glover] would've nailed that Lando gig better than I ever could've at that point. I think he eerily resembled the original Billy Dee Williams, too."
The admission came shortly after his jaw-dropping appearance at the 2025 Met Gala red carpet, where he and partner Rihanna spilled the beans about their third pregnancy on the spot.
When quizzed on the possibility of reprising a Star Wars role, Rocky confidently responded, "You bet your life I would!"
Despite his setback, it seems Rocky still harbors hope of donning a Star Wars costume and wielding a lightsaber in the future.
Enrichment Data Integration:However, it's worth noting that there's some discrepancy among sources regarding which Star Wars film Rocky auditioned for, with some pointing towards Solo: A Star Wars Story and others suggesting The Rise of Skywalker. Additionally, according to Rocky himself, he expressed interest in another Star Wars role if given the opportunity [1][2][3].
- A$AP Rocky expressed regret about his unsuccessful audition for Lando Calrissian in the movie The Rise of Skywalker, which was eventually offered to Donald Glover and Billy Dee Williams.
- In an interview with Variety, Rocky admitted that his audition for the Star Wars role was a "hot mess" and that he believed Donald Glover would have been a better fit for the part.
- Despite his failure to secure the role in The Rise of Skywalker, Rocky has expressed interest in donning a Star Wars costume and wielding a lightsaber in a future film.
- While there is some dispute over which specific Star Wars film Rocky auditioned for, sources suggest that he may have also auditioned for Solo: A Star Wars Story.
- During the 2025 Met Gala, Rocky and his partner Rihanna announced their third pregnancy, and Rocky later expressed his eagerness to take on a Star Wars role if given the opportunity.
