Gareth Edwards, who directed Godzilla (2014), The Creator, and the brand-new Jurassic World Rebirth, is always going to be asked about his time in the galaxy far, far away. That’s just the nature of Star Wars and, more specifically, Star Wars fans, most of whom look very fondly upon 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars […]
Tony Gilroy Knows ‘Andor’ Broke the Heart of Cassian and Jyn Shippers
The adventures of rebel spy Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) powered Andor‘s two epic seasons. But getting to know who he was through those he loves is what catapulted the character from Rogue One one-off into the pantheon of beloved Star Wars heroes. Seeing the added layers of his family and friend circle captivated audiences and […]
Here’s Why Rogue One’s ‘Rebellions Are Built on Hope’ Got Its Payoff in Andor
Cassian Andor’s purpose as a messenger, as foretold by the Force healer, comes into play in one pivotal moment in this week’s Andor. As Ghorman falls, the bellhop that assisted him earlier in the season, Thela (Stefon Crepon), delivers “Rebellions are built on hope” as a core moment for him to carry and share It […]
Don’t Expect Andor to Show the Empire’s Two Evil Head Honchos
The final season of Andor will lead directly to Rogue One, and that’s had people talking about possible cameos to tie them together. If you’ve been hoping to see either Darth Vader or Palpatine in this show, you should look elsewhere. In a recent Rolling Stone interview, creator Tony Gilroy was asked about why neither of the two villains […]
Tony Gilroy Says the World of Andor Could Expand, but It’s Up to Lucasfilm
As Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) ascends to a leadership role within the rebellion in Andor season two, he sets his course for that fateful date with destiny in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. But where does that leave the impressive ensemble of other characters introduced in the series—you know, if they make it out […]
Andor Season 2 Had to Recast Some Rogue One Roles
Star Wars has a lot of characters, and fans love to point like Leo whenever their Glup Shitto shows up. Andor has had a few randomly familiar faces pop in here and there, and since this season is going right into Rogue One, we’ll be seeing more of ’em—just don’t go expecting everyone to be played by their original […]