Overview

• Andor creator Tony Gilroy revealed that a planned horror-style standalone episode featuring K-2SO was scrapped due to budget limitations.
• The original concept involved K-2SO hunting Cassian’s crew aboard a tanker ship in a monster movie-inspired narrative.
• Instead, K-2SO debuts in Episode 8 during the Ghorman massacre, where the droid terrorizes peaceful protestors before being taken back to Yavin for reprogramming.
• The Ghorman massacre sequence retained horror elements from the scrapped episode, showcasing the creative team’s ability to adapt within budgetary limits.
• Andor Season 2 concludes on May 13, with K-2SO’s rebirth in Episode 9 expected to play a pivotal role in the final storyline.