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While speaking to the Huffington Post, the Kasdans said that they believe Lando is pansexual, which means \"the capacity to be attracted to all genders and, or attracted to people regardless of gender,\" according to GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis.

According to the Huffington Post and the world of \"Star Wars,\" this could mean men, women and even droids, which are prominent in George Lucas' fantasy world.

“I would say yes,” Jonathan Kasdan responded when asked if Lando was pansexual.

Lando Calrissian's a man of many capes and ensembles. Find out which one is right for you with this https://t.co/mVXi17I07U quiz! https://t.co/6Eoma9vA8T pic.twitter.com/wNtz8g3ty9

— Star Wars (@starwars) May 17, 2018

“There’s a fluidity to Donald and Billy Dee’s sexuality [in the role]. I mean, I would have loved to have gotten a more explicitly LGBT character into this movie. I think it’s time, certainly, for that, and I love the fluidity sort of the spectrum of sexuality that Donald appeals to and that droids are a part of,” he added.

Kasdan said Lando doesn't stick to any rules and that's what's \"fun\" about the character. He follows his heart.

Like in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, Lando Calrissian is full of surprises in “Solo.” https://t.co/BjSUzJJD8h

— HuffPost Ent (@HuffPostEnt) May 17, 2018

The rumors about Lando's sexuality atarted after critics and fans screened the movie earlier this week. Several people online and in social media saw a flirtiness between Lando, Han and other characters in the film, regardless of gender.

Sarah Kate Ellis told ABC News last month that being pansexual \"lives within the same context of bisexuality, but it’s a different way to define it and gives it a broader definition. It allows people ... to discover who they’re attracted to both emotionally and physically.\"

Maybe this will be explored in the future. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy did say last week that she would love to possibly explore a Lando film down the road. We know Donald Glover could definitely handle that!

ABC News and Lucasfilm are both part of parent company Disney.

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