Andor: Why Tony Gilroy Wanted to Bring 'Real People' Into Star Wars

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Andor showrunner TonyGilroy on how the Disney+ & Lucasfilm series is different from other StarWars projects & the need to focus on non-Jedi characters. / DiegoLuna CassianAndor RogueOne

\nWhen Tony Gilroy was initially approached about doing Andor following his work on Rogue One, he was reluctant. The 2016 film, which he co-wrote, featured Rebel spy Cassian Andor on an infiltration mission with a ragtag group to steal plans to the Death Star. Gilroy was also responsible for extensive reshoots in place of director Gareth Edwards. He recalled the conversation with Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy following its success.

The 12-episode season uses Cassian's story to depict the intertwining lives of everyday people as they orbit around the formation of the Rebel Alliance.\n in Lucasfilm's ANDOR, exclusively on Disney+. ©2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.\nIn addition to legacy characters Mon Mothma and Saw Gerrera , the vast majority of the ensemble's more than 200 actors are playing brand new characters.

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