Tony Gilroy Gains Unprecedented Creative Freedom for Andor Season 2

The show's critical acclaim has led Disney to grant the creator more autonomy and a larger budget for the upcoming season, set to premiere in April 2025.

Andor Season 1 received widespread critical acclaim, earning a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and being hailed as one of the best Star Wars projects in recent years.
Tony Gilroy, the show's creator, revealed that Disney provided no creative notes for Season 2, an unusual level of freedom for a Star Wars project.
The show's success convinced Disney to increase its investment in the second season, despite the significant production costs of the first season, which reportedly reached $250 million.
Gilroy aims to broaden the show's appeal to a wider audience, addressing a key shortfall from the first season, while maintaining its unique tone and character-driven storytelling.
Andor Season 2, which will bridge the story to Rogue One, is set to release on Disney+ on April 22, 2025, with returning cast members including Diego Luna and Stellan Skarsgård.