Disney+ Andor Series

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Disney announced today that Rogue One's Cassian Andor will be getting his own live-action TV series for Disney+, the Company’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service which is slated to debut in 2019. Diego Luna who played the role of Cassian in the Rogue One movie will be back to reprise the role for television. The series will be about formative years of the Rebellion and obviously take place before the events of Rogue One. The series will go into production next year.
 

[sXeblues]

Well, it sounds somewhat interesting... It kind of reminds me of that game project that never went anywhere, ‘Star Wars: 1313’. Only, I cam only hope that the seedy underworld of rebel spies and the scum and villainy that lurks within the shadows, manages to capture the attention, and imaginations, of potential viewers, the way Fett might’ve done.

[Jake_Botts]

I can only hope Cassian gets more character development, which would only add to RO

[JayC]

I loved Rogue One but thought Cassian was the weakest character in the movie in large part because the actor was so stale. I hope he shows more life in this series than he did in the movie.

[memocromatico]

This is so cool! My favourite SW film getting expanded upon? I'm all in. 

[JayC]

In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Diego Luna confirmed that the Disney+ Rogue One prequel series based on Cassian Andor will go into production this year. Luna first portrayed the character of Andor in the Rogue One movie, and now will hold the starring role for this new series along with Alan Tudyk as the droid K-2SO.
 

The Andor series will be joining the likes of the successful Mondarlorian series which will see season 2 kick off in October. Also coming to Disney+ will be the final season of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series, which kicks off later this month on February 21, and the Ewan McGregor Obi-Wan Kenobi series, which had it's production pushed back until early next year as they rework some of the scripts.

[Belmont13]

Cool, I'm interested in this series, I was wondering if it was still going to happen.

[Satam]

K2SO was the absolute best thing about Rogue One.

[memocromatico]

Rogue One is my favorite Star Wars, so I'm incredibly hyped about this series.

[Nosferatuman62172]

It's always good to see more alien designs, but I hope we see some familiar ones too.

[Satam]

Something tells me this won't be starting production this year after all.

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Stellan Skarsgard And Kyle Soller Join Cast Of Disney+ Star Wars Cassian Andor Streaming Series?

Variety reports actors Stellan Skarsgård (The Avengerss, Avengers: Age Of Ultron) and Kyle Soller (The Titan) have been cast in the upcoming Cassian Andor series for Disney+. Rogue One cast members Diego Luna and Alan Tudyk will reprise their roles from the film (Cassian Andor and K2SO, respectively), with co-writer Tony Gilroy, set to write the pilot , as well as, direct multiple episodes. At this time, it is unclear how the industry-wide shutdown might affect the production schedule.

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Following last week's post, there's news of more additions to the cast of the upcoming Disney+ series.
Following appearances in the deleted scenes of Revenge Of The Sith, as well as, Rogue One, it looks like we'll get to see more of Genevieve O'Reily's Mon Mothma in the Cassian series.  
Denise Gough ("The Kid Who Would Be King”,"A Dark Place") is also said to be joining the cast, although, her role is still unknown at this point.
(Source: Variety)

 

 

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During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, actor Diego Luna says he is 'with some friends' in London, currently shooting '...a tiny little thing,...a short film...with Diney+ and Lucasfilm involved'. You can see the entire interview here:



The series, set before the events of Rogue One, was announced in 2018, and will star Diego Luna (Cassian), Alan Tudyk (K2SO), Genevieve O'Reilly (Mon Mothma) , Denise Gough , Stellan Skarsgard, Kyle Soller, and Adria Arjona

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As part of the Lucasfilm portion of

 

Disney's 2020 Investor Day event, this video was released, giving a behind the scenes preview of Star Wars: Andor, coming soon to Disney+

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While Lucasfilm announced K-2SO to be part of the upcoming Andor series, Alan Tudyk, the actor who helped bring him to life in Rogue One reveals he is not currently involved with the series. "They're shooting it right now, I'm not in it. But, if it stays on the air, stories keep getting told, I'll end up in there.". Depending on how far they are into filming, is K-SO being introduced later in the season, or are there plans for a second season? Due to the challenges of preforming his character using stilts, Tudyk hopes to be included soon. "...I turn 50 in March. So I hope they get to it soon, because I'm not going to be on stilts in, like, five years. I'm not doing it!"

(Source: EmpireOnline)

[Belmont13]

Depending on the timeline I guess it makes sense for them not to have K-2SO show up  at least not yet anyway. 

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While we are still months away from the premiere of the Andor series, it appears we may already have information on the future of the series.
 

In an interview with a Swedish publication, actor Stellan Skarsgård discussed his upcoming projects for the next few months.

“We start with Dune: Part 2 in July. And then in the Autumn, it’s time for the second season of the Star Wars series Andor… I do not know when they will start broadcasting it. It will take some time, so that it does not take too long between Season One and Season Two.”

(Source: StarWarsNews.net)

[JayC]

It was revealed today at Star Wars Celebration during the LucasFilm panel that the Rogue One Prequel Disney+ series which focuses on Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) will start streaming on August 31. The first season will begin 5 years before the events seen in the Rogue One movie and contain 12 episodes covering the first of those 5 years. People won't recognize Andor at first. The second season will also have 12 episodes that will cover the remaining 4 years with the final scene of the series taking you right into Rouge One.
 

[JayC]

Watch the new trailer for Andor, a Star Wars original series, streaming only on Disney+. Experience the three-episode premiere September 21.
 

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New poster

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Synopsis and 3 new images...

The “Andor” series will explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception, and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.

Andor stars Diego Luna, Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, Fiona Shaw

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Two new images...

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With just under a month until the 3 episode premiere of the Disney+ Andor series on September 21st, Disney has released this official clip.

[JayC]

Check out the latest trailer for the Disney+ Andor series that was show today at the D23 Disney Convention.
 

Experience the three-episode premiere streaming September 21