Lucasfilm treated fans to a sneak peek of the highly-anticipated second season of its hit Disney Plus series Andor during the Star Wars Celebration fan convention in London. The show, which is a prequel to the 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, has been been making waves since its debut on Disney Plus.
Andor creator and executive producer Tony Gilroy revealed that filming for season two began in November 2022 and is expected to wrap up in August 2023. The series is on track for an August 2024 debut. Gilroy also noted that knowing the ending of the series has been instrumental in ensuring that the team delivers a powerful and emotional story that will resonate with viewers.
“If you know your ending, it really helps,” said Gilroy. “We know exactly where we’re going. You know what you have to deliver emotionally and what the story has to do. It’s a decision borne of survival, but it’s good for us creatively.”
What to expect from Andor season two
The Andor season two footage screened at the Star Wars Celebration fan convention revealed that Mon Mothma, leader of the Rebel Alliance, will play a key role in the upcoming season as she rallies the rebellion against the Empire, as reported by Variety. Fans were also treated to a glimpse of Cassian Andor’s new hairstyle, indicating that there may be some significant changes in store for the character.
As with the first season, Andor season two is being created and produced by a talented team of writers and directors, led by Tony Gilroy. Gilroy has an impressive track record in the industry, having co-written the screenplay for Rogue One and directed and co-wrote the screenplays for the Bourne film series.
Andor also Adria Arjona, Fiona Shaw, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller and Genevieve O’Reilly. Tony Gilroy, Dan Gilroy, Stephen Schiff and Beau Willimon served as the writers of the Star Wars series, with Toby Haynes, Susanna White and Benjamin Caron directing the season one episodes.
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