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Tony Gilroy Reflects on Crafting 'Andor' Season 2 Ahead of Premiere

The final season of the Star Wars prequel series debuts April 22, showcasing Cassian Andor's evolution into a rebel hero through intricate storytelling and historical allegory.

Tony Gilroy, left, and Diego Luna embrace at a launch event of the second season of “Andor” on April 14, 2025, at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Creator Tony Gilroy, left, and Genevieve O’Reilly on the set of Lucasfilm’s “Andor” Season 2, exclusively on Disney+.
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Overview

  • Tony Gilroy, granted extensive creative freedom by Disney, shaped 'Andor' Season 2 as a complex narrative exploring rebellion and authoritarianism.
  • The 12-episode season deepens character development, political intrigue, and world-building, culminating in Cassian Andor's transformation into the hero of 'Rogue One.'
  • Historical events like the Wannsee Conference and Gulf of Tonkin incident inspired the show's mature political themes.
  • Production designer Luke Hull, known for HBO's 'Chernobyl,' played a key role in creating immersive, tangible environments, including on-location shoots in Valencia, Spain.
  • Diego Luna's performance and long-standing collaboration with Gilroy were pivotal in bringing Cassian Andor's nuanced journey to life.