The most recent series of Disney+ – Disney, Andor set in a distant galaxy, explores the origins of one of the “Star Wars” heroes, whose sacrifices lead to the fall of the Galactic Empire.
Andor is a prequel to “Rogue One”, which was a prequel to “Episode IV: A New Hope”. The new trailer teases the evolution of Andor (Diego Luna) from common thief to galactic martyr. Also featured are Stellan Skarsgard, “Morbius” star Adria Arjona and Forest Whitaker, who reprises his role as Saw Gerrera.
In the trailer, Andor is inside the trailer, having infiltrated the Empire (even thoughthe Empire first invaded his home planet), and then wearing a drab, imperial gray uniform.
Less than one month from its initial premiere, Disney and LucasFilm have announced that Andor will now premiere on September 21st.
The spin-off and prequel series to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was first slated to premiere on August 31st, 2022. Now, the 12-episode season kicks off nearly a month later. However, to make it up to eager fans, it will premiere will the first three episodes. Following the premiere, Andor continues on a week-to-week basis, concluding on November 23rd.
Alongside the news of the delay, Disney and LucasFilm debuted a brand new trailer for Andor.
The new footage largely sets up the plot of the series, showing the start of the rebellion against the Empire. Cassian Andor, who is played by Luna, was first introduced in Rogue One. Andor shows his rise in the galaxy far, far away five years prior to the film. As a nobody, Andor seeks to inspire change and become a hero amongst the ranks of the Rebels.
Alongside Luna, Andor stars Genevieve O’Reilly who is once again playing Mon Mothma. To the delight of Star Wars fans, Forest Whitaker is returning as Saw Gerrera. This character has spanned many properties including Rogue One, Clone Wars, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Alex Ferns, Kyle Soller, Denise Gough, and Robert Emms are also members of the cast. It remains to be seen if Alan Tudyk’s K-2SO is returning this season.
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Along with announcing the return date of The Mandalorian during its Star Wars Celebration, Disney also offered a peek at Andor ahead of its August 31st Disney+ debut.
Andor, starring Diego Luna, sees the actor reprising his role as Cassian Andor. The series takes place five years before Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
While the trailer Disney dropped is brief (see it above), it shows off a far darker look at the world of Star Wars than we’ve seen in the past.
Andor was created by Tony Gilroy, the writer of the Bourne movie series and Rogue One co-writer, which explains the trailer’s muted tones and tense pacing. The first season of Andor will feature 12 episodes, with the second season starting filming this November.
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During its Star Wars Celebration, Disney also confirmed that Ahsoka, starring Rosario Dawson, will release in 2023, and revealed yet another live-action Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew. Starring Jude Law, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is focused on a group of children that “get lost in the Star Wars universe.” The TV show is helmed by Spider-Man: No Way Home director Jon Watts and writer Christopher Ford.
Finally, during its presentation, Disney confirmed that The Mandalorian Season 3 will stream in February.
