The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith Andor S2 Q&A - Tony Gilroy - Episodes 1-3
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Apr 23, 2025 Tony Gilroy, the mastermind behind *Andor*, takes listeners behind the scenes of Season 2. He reveals how COVID-19 reshaped the creative process, leading to innovative storytelling techniques. The evolution of character arcs is discussed, particularly how audience feedback influences plot developments. Gilroy also dives into themes of misinformation and power dynamics, resonating with today's societal issues. Plus, he highlights the clever use of humor amid serious narratives, enriching the character-driven storytelling that defines *Andor*.
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COVID Forced Creative Problem Solving
- Tony Gilroy explained how COVID forced rewrites and problem solving on Andor S1, which unexpectedly improved the story.
- For example, shrinking a huge festival scene to a smaller event gave it greater emotional impact.
Starting Writing with Production Design
- Tony Gilroy emphasized that the Andor writers' room starts creatively with him and production designer Luke Hull.
- This collaboration shapes the physical worlds before the writers add interstitial story beats under pressure.
Season 2 Broken In Six Days
- Gilroy's team breaks the entire season 2 in an aggressive six-day writing session.
- Writers then get assigned blocks and work intensely to deliver drafts for continuous rewrites.