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'Andor' Creator Tony Gilroy on the 'Star Wars' Show We’ve Been Waiting For

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Sep 21, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Two-Season Arc To Rogue One

  • Andor is a prequel to Rogue One set about five years earlier and planned as a 24-episode arc across two 12-episode seasons.
  • Tony Gilroy and the team plan to resume production on season two in November.
INSIGHT

Star Wars For Adults

  • Andor is written and staged as a mature, adult Star Wars story focused on real people and political rebellion.
  • The show prioritizes specificity and lived-in detail over franchise spectacle to deepen emotional stakes.
INSIGHT

Design Drives Storytelling

  • The production builds environments from the ground up so every object and room informs character and story.
  • Integration of production design, VFX and cinematography creates a cohesive, believable world.
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