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"We've all done terrible things on behalf of the Rebellion. Spies, saboteurs, assassins."
―Cassian Andor[10]

Andor, titled as Star Wars: Andor on Disney+, is an American television series developed by Lucasfilm. It currently airs on Disney's online streaming service. The series is a spy thriller starring Diego Luna, reprising his role as Cassian Andor from the film, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Official description[]

The Andor series will explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor's journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It's an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.[5]

Production[]

Development[]

"Going back to the Star Wars universe is very special for me. I have so many memories of the great work we did together and the relationships I made throughout the journey. We have a fantastic adventure ahead of us, and this new exciting format will give us the chance to explore this character more deeply."
―Diego Luna, on reprising his role[1]

Talks for a television series focused on Cassian Jeron Andor, Diego Luna's character from the 2016 Star Wars Anthology film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, began before the Anthology film was released, though Luna had doubts that it would happen.[11] In February 2018, Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that "a few" Star Wars live-action series were in development for Disney's streaming service.[12] The series was officially announced by Iger during a Disney quarterly earnings call on November 8, 2018.[1]

Andor Promotional Banner

A promotional banner for the series

On November 30, it was reported that The Americans executive producer Stephen Schiff was tapped to serve as a showrunner while Moana writer Jared Bush was revealed to have originated the project by writing a pilot script and a series bible.[13] According to Production Weekly, the series was scheduled to begin production in October 2019.[14] On July 11, 2019, Rick Famuyiwa was reported to be in talks to direct an undisclosed amount of episodes for the series, with filming scheduled to begin on October 7.[15] On October 15, 2019, Variety reported that Rogue One co-writer Tony Gilroy would be writing the pilot for the series in addition to directing multiple episodes.[16]

Season one filming[]

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The original series logo revealed in 2020

On December 3, 2020,[17] Diego Luna confirmed that the series had started filming in London.[18] The title of Andor, as well as behind the scenes footage of the filming of the series, were unveiled on December 10, 2020 at a Disney investors meeting. Filming began in late November of 2020.[19][20] Although Alan Tudyk was initially announced to play K-2SO in the series,[21] he later clarified in January of 2021 that while production was underway, he was not going to appear in the first season. He did, however, expect to be brought into the fold in later seasons.[22]

The showrunners opted for practical environments, with scenes being shot at Pinewood Studios and on location. One scene was shot at Pitlochry, Scotland.[23] Ferrix was very expensive to create. Gilroy stated its "mental built" took two years.[24] Filming wrapped in September 2021.[25]

Season two production[]

Writers and Actors strikes[]

As part of the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, Gilroy ceased all services on Andor and did not return to the set.[26] A few weeks before season two's UK shoot was to finish, Deadline Hollywood opened an article by stating that filming on season two would pause as a result of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA actors strike. Later in the piece, however, the article stated that, as per what Deadline had learned, the series was still being filmed at Pinewood Studios, but without actors who were part of SAG-AFTRA: American SAG-AFTRA actors had stopped work, as per the strike, while members of the British Equity union remained. According to the report, actors who were part of Equity were warned of potential legal action should they stop work in solidarity with the American union.[27]

Post-strikes[]

In December 2023, Kathryn Hunter confirmed she would be returning as Eedy Karn for season two and shared some behind the scenes pictures via her Instagram page.[28] She later took down the post.[29]

Marketing[]

On May 26, 2022, Lucasfilm released a teaser trailer for the Andor series at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022. The studio also announced that the series would premiere with two episodes on Disney+ on August 31, 2022.[30][31]

On August 1, Lucasfilm released an official trailer and announced that the release date had been pushed back to September 21, 2022 with a three-episode premiere.[3]

Seasons[]

Season Episodes First airdate Last airdate
One
12[2]
September 21, 2022[3]
November 23, 2022[32]
Two
12[2]

Credits[]

By type
Cast Uncredited cast Crew Uncredited crew Special thanks

Cast

Uncredited cast

Crew


Sources[]

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Notes and references[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 StarWars Cassian Andor Live-Action Series Announced on StarWars.com (backup link)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 StarWars SWCA 2022: 20 Highlights from Lucasfilm's Studio Showcase on StarWars.com (backup link)
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 SWYTlogo Andor | Official Trailer | Disney+ on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 StarWars New Casting Announced for Cassian Andor Series on StarWars.com (backup link)
  5. 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20 5.21 5.22 Disney Andor Media Kit on Disney.com (backup link)
  6. 6.0 6.1 StarWars Future Lucasfilm Projects Revealed on StarWars.com (backup link)
  7. 7.0 7.1 'Succession' Composer Nicholas Britell Enters the 'Star Wars' Universe With Music for 'Andor' (EXCLUSIVE) by Burlingame, Jon on Variety (May 27, 2022) (archived from the original on May 28, 2022)
  8. Andor logo new Andor — "Kassa"
  9. StarWars SWCA 2022: 20 Highlights from Lucasfilm's Studio Showcase on StarWars.com (backup link) states the second season of Andor will take place over the next four years with the final shot taking the place shortly before Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Therefore, according to Star Wars: Timelines, Andor will end in 1 BBY.
  10. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
  11. IMDb favicon Diego Luna Knows How to Play an Authentic Villain and Raise a Future Jedi at the Internet Movie Database (backup link)
  12. 'Star Wars' TV Series: Disney Developing "a Few" for Its Streaming Service by Goldberg, Lesley; Couch Aaron on The Hollywood Reporter (February 6, 2018) (archived from the original on March 7, 2020)
  13. Disney+ 'Star Wars' Series Starring Diego Luna Taps Stephen Schiff As Showrunner by Andreeva, Nellie on Deadline (November 30, 2018) (archived from the original on April 3, 2020)
  14. Rogue One Series Has A Filming Date by Dunk, Steve on TheForce.net (December 31, 2018) (archived from the original on July 29, 2019)
  15. Rick Famuyiwa In Talks To Direct Episodes Of Cassian Andor Series (EXCLUSIVE) by Fisher, Jacob on DiscussingFilm (July 11, 2019) (archived from the original on April 7, 2020)
  16. 'Rogue One' Writer Tony Gilroy Joins Cassian Andor 'Star Wars' Series at Disney Plus (EXCLUSIVE) by Otterson, Joe on Variety (October 15, 2019) (archived from the original on April 3, 2020)
  17. Jimmy Kimmel Live Schedule for the Week of 11/30/2020 on American Broadcasting Company (archived from the original on December 4, 2020)
  18. YouTube Diego Luna on Star Wars Spin-Off, His Father Hating Christmas & Recreating The Princess Bride on the Jimmy Kimmel Live YouTube channel (backup link)
  19. StarWars Future Lucasfilm Projects Revealed on StarWars.com (backup link)
  20. SWYTlogo Sizzle Reel | Andor | Disney+ on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
  21. 21.0 21.1 StarWars The Galaxy Far, Far Away Just Got A Little Bigger… on StarWars.com (backup link)
  22. 'Rogue One' Disney+ Series Won't Include K-2SO, Alan Tudyk Confirms — At Least At First by Taylor, Drew on Collider (January 20, 2021) (archived from the original on January 21, 2021)
  23. Andor Doesn't Use Star Wars' Volume Video Wall: 'We're Old-School,' Says Tony Gilroy — Exclusive Image on Empire (archived from the original on August 1, 2022)
  24. Andor: Inside the Making of a Perfect Star Wars Episode by Breznican, Anthony on Vanity Fair (August 17, 2023) (archived from the original on October 24, 2023)
  25. Diego Luna Says 'Star Wars: Andor' Has Finished Shooting, And To Expect "Familiar Faces" by Cordero, Rosy on Deadline (September 27, 2021) (archived from the original on September 27, 2021)
  26. Showrunner Tony Gilroy Ceases Producing Services on ‘Andor’ (Exclusive) on The Hollywood Reporter (May 9, 2023) (archived from the original on July 30, 2023)
  27. ‘Andor’ Season 2 Shoot To Be Cut Short Amid SAG-AFTRA Strike on Deadline (July 20, 2023) (archived from the original on July 31, 2023)
  28. TwitterLogo Andor News (@newsandor) on Twitter: "Kathryn Hunter (Eedy Karn) via Instagram! #Andor" (backup link)
  29. TwitterLogo Ethan (@sheevthan) on Twitter: "She deleted it she was prob not supposed to post that 😭" (backup link)
  30. StarWars SWCA 2022: Andor Teaser Trailer, Release Date Revealed on StarWars.com (backup link)
  31. SWYTlogo Andor | Teaser Trailer | Disney+ on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
  32. TwitterLogo Star Wars (@starwars) on Twitter: "This is what revolution looks like. Watch #Andor, a Star Wars Original Series, streaming only on @DisneyPlus September 21." (backup link)
  33. 33.00 33.01 33.02 33.03 33.04 33.05 33.06 33.07 33.08 33.09 33.10 33.11 33.12 33.13 33.14 33.15 33.16 33.17 33.18 33.19 33.20 33.21 33.22 33.23 33.24 33.25 33.26 33.27 33.28 33.29 33.30 33.31 Andor logo new Andor — "Kassa" credits
  34. 34.00 34.01 34.02 34.03 34.04 34.05 34.06 34.07 34.08 34.09 34.10 34.11 34.12 34.13 Andor logo new Andor — "Announcement" credits
  35. 35.00 35.01 35.02 35.03 35.04 35.05 35.06 35.07 35.08 35.09 35.10 35.11 Andor logo new Andor — "That Would Be Me" credits
  36. Andor logo new Andor — "Reckoning" credits
  37. 37.00 37.01 37.02 37.03 37.04 37.05 37.06 37.07 37.08 37.09 37.10 37.11 37.12 37.13 37.14 37.15 37.16 37.17 37.18 Andor logo new Andor — "Aldhani" credits
  38. 38.0 38.1 38.2 38.3 38.4 38.5 38.6 Andor logo new Andor — "The Axe Forgets" credits
  39. 39.00 39.01 39.02 39.03 39.04 39.05 39.06 39.07 39.08 39.09 39.10 39.11 39.12 39.13 39.14 39.15 39.16 39.17 Andor logo new Andor — "The Eye"
  40. 40.00 40.01 40.02 40.03 40.04 40.05 40.06 40.07 40.08 40.09 40.10 40.11 40.12 40.13 40.14 40.15 40.16 40.17 40.18 40.19 40.20 40.21 40.22 40.23 40.24 40.25 40.26 40.27 40.28 40.29 40.30 40.31 40.32 40.33 40.34 40.35 40.36 40.37 40.38 40.39 40.40 Andor logo new Andor — "Narkina 5" credits
  41. Andor logo new Andor — "Nobody's Listening!" credits
  42. 42.0 42.1 42.2 42.3 42.4 Andor logo new Andor — "One Way Out" credits
  43. 43.0 43.1 43.2 43.3 43.4 43.5 43.6 43.7 43.8 Andor logo new Andor — "Daughter of Ferrix" credits
  44. 44.0 44.1 44.2 Andor logo new Andor — "Rix Road" credits
  45. TwitterLogo David W. Collins (@DavidWCollins) on Twitter (October 19, 2022): ""#andorspoilers > > > > "Are you a part of it?" A gloriously disdainful shoretrooper VO performance by @SamWitwer #Andor #voiceover #LoopGroup"" (backup link)
  46. TwitterLogo Sam Witwer (@SamWitwer) on Twitter (October 19, 2022): "Are you a part of it?" (backup link)
  47. 'Game of Thrones' Concept Artist Kieran Belshaw Reveals He Is Working on the Disney+ Cassian Andor Series by Hoey, John on Star Wars News Net (June 12, 2019) (archived from the original on December 29, 2019)

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