Andor story details tease an epic new StarWars show👀 'His adopted home will become the base of our whole first season, and we watch that place become radicalized. [...] The Empire is expanding rapidly. They’re wiping out anybody who’s in their way.'😱
Andor story details have finally been revealed, and the Star Wars TV series sounds epic. The upcoming show will focus on Cassian Andor , a rebel spy that first appeared in the Star Wars spinoff film Rogue One.
Andor aims to tell a prequel tale that would reveal who the titular character was prior to joining the rag-tag crew that would steal the plans for the Death Star, leading to the events of the original Star Wars trilogy. The series will also see the return of Genevieve O'Reilly as Rebellion leader Mon Mothma, a role she played in both Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith and Rogue One. Rounding out the cast are Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Fiona Shaw, Denise Gough, and Kyle Soller. Originally announced in 2018, the series wrapped production in September 2021 with season 2 already planned. The show will be led by venerable screenwriter Tony Gilroy, who penned The Devil's Advocate, Michael Clayton, the Bourne film series, and Rogue One along with Chris Weitz. Andor is one of several announced upcoming Star Wars projects slated to hit Disney+, including Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Mandalorian season 3, Ahsoka, and The Acolyte. Andor is expected to be released by late-summer 2022, however an official release date has yet to be revealed. Vanity Fair caught up with Gilroy and Luna, who reveal some intriguing Andor story details. Luna shares that the initial idea spoke to him on a personal level, as it dealt with someone who had to go on a journey, not by choice but by necessity. Gilory explains that the show begins with the destruction of Andor's home-world, and the future-rebel soldier must run to stay alive, but soon realizes that he cannot run forever. Read what Luna and Gilroy have to say below: Luna: It’s the journey of a migrant. That feeling of having to move is behind this story, very profoundly and very strong. That shapes you as a person. It defines you in many ways, and what you are willing to do. Gilroy: This guy gave his life for the galaxy, right? I mean, he consciously, soberly, without vanity or recognition, sacrificed himself. Who does that? That’s what this first season is about. It’s about him being really revolution-averse, and cynical, and lost, and kind of a mess. His adopted home will become the base of our whole first season, and we watch that place become radicalized. Then we see another planet that’s completely taken apart in a colonial kind of way. The Empire is expanding rapidly. They’re wiping out anybody who’s in their way. Gilory further details that Andor season 1 will tell the dramatic story of how a person who lost everything, and has nothing left to lose, can believe in a cause so greatly that they are willing to die for it. He gave his life for the Death Star plans in Rogue One. The Galactic Empire's reign of terror is so great that Andor, most likely with a group of like-minded individuals, will be forced to either adapt to their new masters or die trying to overthrow them. In the series, audiences will witness the birth of a cunning freedom fighter that develops the inner strength to choose the latter. Andor will attempt to show the true power and influence of the Galactic Empire, and how their power was used to strike fear in the population. This aspect of the Empire has rarely been seen in Star Wars film or television, and the new show will provide a great opportunity to explore the tight grip the Emperor held over a large portion of the galaxy. Solo and Rogue One briefly touched on the Empire's rule, but their stories were centered on personal journeys and heists that did not allow for much room to explore the intricacies of galactic colonialism. The Disney animated series Star Wars: Rebels also took a look at the might of the Empire and its effect on the local populace of Lothal, an industrial planet used for production of Imperial equipment. However, the show was targeted at a younger age group, which restricted a thorough exploration of the people's struggle. Andor offers an excellent chance for the science-fiction franchise to examine a crucial part of the long-running saga's tale that served as the impetus for a conflict that defined Star Wars. Key Release Dates Share Share Tweet Email 0 Comment Family Guy: Why Everyone Hates Meg Griffin Related Topics About The Author Brandon Louis Grew up absorbing every book, movie, TV show I could get my eyes on. Every time my parents took me to the doctor, I would forgo the obligatory post-shot ice cream cone for a two hour vacation in the theater. I have a passion for storytelling and a stomach for pizza. Who am I: Vertigo, Panic Room, Jurassic Park, Lawrence of Arabia.
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