OnWriting: A Podcast of the WGA East

Episode 104: Tony Gilroy, "Andor"

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Feb 3, 2023
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INSIGHT

Audience Reaction As Ongoing Conversation

  • Andor's weekly twelve-week rollout created an extended relationship with the audience that felt uniquely affirming to Tony Gilroy.
  • That prolonged reaction made him more conscious of viewers and likely influenced Season 2 in subtle ways.
ANECDOTE

COVID Forced A Career Pivot Mid‑Prep

  • Gilroy describes overwhelming doubt and fear during Andor's long production, especially after COVID disrupted plans to direct the first episodes.
  • He rewrote constantly, avoided directing because of COVID, and only felt it was worth it about a year after finishing shooting.
ADVICE

Treat Showrunning Like Daily Chores

  • Treat running a show like a daily obligation you cannot skip, similar to farm work that must be done twice a day.
  • Maintain relentless attention and keep riding the momentum or the project will overwhelm you.
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