‘Andor’: Tony Gilroy Says “We’re Old-School” As Upcoming Disney+ Series Doesn’t Use ‘Star Wars’ Volume Video Wall

Star Wars series Andor launches on Disney+.Fans were delighted when the trailer for the 12-part series landed at the Star Wars Celebration 2022 - with huge names including Diego Luna and Fiona Shaw announced as part of the cast.Alongside news of a third Mandalorian series, plus the launch of Tales Of The Jedi, there is plenty for fans to look forward to from the Star Wars universe in the upcoming year.READ NEXT: Star Wars fan event to visit the UK next year as Star Wars Celebration 2023 announcedHowever, with the launch of Andor drawing closer, Daily Star takes a look at everything we know about the series so far.The series, as the name suggests, is about Cassian Andor, who Star Wars fans first met in critically acclaimed 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars story.Spoiler alert - although Cassian Andor died alongside Jin Erso at the end of Rogue One, Andor will take viewers back into Cassian's origin story and how he helped to found the Rebel Alliance.Billed as a 'rousing spy thriller', it will follow the Rebel Alliance's mission to restore hope to the Galaxy.Diego Luna will reprise his role as Cassian Andor for the new series. However, Diego revealed to Entertainment Weekly that he did not expect to be invited back for an entire series after making Rogue One, saying: "I thought it was going to be a one-time thing in my life, and I shared it with my kids, and I saw it.

Star Wars welcomed Cal Kestis to the series in 2019 after he made his debut in the video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Throughout the events of the game, players learned that Cal was a padawan during the Order 66 massacres, and escaped when his master, Jaro Tapal, sacrificed himself.

Diego Luna is back on “Star Wars.” The Mexican actor starred in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” in 2016, and is back to reprise his role in “Andor,” a prequel series that show’s his character’s initial involvement with the Rebellion. In an interview, he discusses his upcoming work and why fear is an important motivator in life.Diego Luna returns to the Star Wars universe for Disney+’s ‘Andor’Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna reunite in a boxing seriesLuna is booked and busy. Aside from the taxing work of being involved in “Star Wars,” Luna is also doing voice work in the series “DC League of Super Pets” and the upcoming TV show “La Maquina,” which reunites him with his old friend Gael Garcia Bernal.

The showrunner for Andor is calming some Star Wars fans fears about the upcoming Disney+ series.

Tony Gilroy has been working on the new Lucasfilm and Disney+ live-action series “Andor” for over three years. The prequel to Gareth Edwards “Rogue One” follows Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) during the five years before the events of that particular film.

The story of Cassian Andor will last two seasons.

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy nominee Moses Ingram (Obi-Wan Kenobi) has joined Apple TV+’s Huey P. Newton series The Big Cigar in a recurring role. She joins an ensemble led by André Holland, which also includes Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, PJ Byrne, Marc Menchaca and Jordane Christie.

Despite a fandom that has shown to be toxic at the mention of diversity and inclusivity, “Star Wars” has always had a political undercurrent throughout the franchise. I mean, it’s really about Rebels fighting against an evil Empire, huh? Remember those overt political in the prequels? Sure, there are laser sword fights and space battles for those who just want that, but “Star Wars” has a long track record of trying to be a socially-conscious, political franchise.

Diego Luna's Cassian Andor in the new trailer for the upcoming Disney+ series, a prequel to.Fans know that ultimately, Cassian gives his life for the Rebellion in, however, will explore how the cynical thief rose up during the formative years of the Rebel Alliance to become one of the most important figures in the battle against the oppressive Galactic Empire.«To steal from the Empire, you just walk in like you belong,» Cassian says in the trailer. «They're so proud of themselves, so fat and satisfied, they can't imagine that someone like me would ever get inside their house.»Watch the full trailer below:The 12-episode  series will see Cassian, alongside returning characters like Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly) and Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker), set out to “restore hope to a galaxy in the grip of a ruthless Empire.”“I feel so lucky,” O’Reilly said about reprising her role as Mothma, acknowledging that “I first played this woman 17 years ago now.”It's been confirmed that  will run for two seasons, with the second 12 episodes ending where  picks up.“It is really cool to tell a story where you already know the ending,” Luna previously told ET about the series.

Star Wars series Andor which confirms the show will debut on September 21.Diego Luna returns as Cassian Andor in the upcoming prequel series, set five years prior to events in 2016’s Rogue One. Also reprising his role is Forest Whittaker as Saw Gerrera, who has since voiced the character in Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: The Bad Batch.New cast members include Genevieve O’Reilly as senator Mon Mothma and Stellan Skarsgard as Luthen, alongside Adria Arjona, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, Fiona Shaw, Robert Emms and David Hayman.A synopsis reads: “In an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue, Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a Rebel hero.”The show was created by Rogue One co-writer Tony Gilroy, who has written five of the twelve episodes.

With “Obi-Wan” come and gone, Tony Gilroy‘s “Andor” is the next “Star Wars” Disney+ show to premiere this year. Does it have more hype behind it than the upcoming third season of “The Mandalorian“? Signs point to yes given the epic teaser that dropped in late May (and having Gilroy on board as showrunner doesn’t hurt either).

A thief becomes a hero in the latest “Star Wars” series.

The first official trailer for the Star Wars spinoff series Andor from Disney+ made its debut on Monday morning.The series, which takes place prior to the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, stars Diego Luna,Forest Whitaker, Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller and Fiona Shaw.A release date for the high-anticipated show was also shared: Wednesday, September 21, with a three-episode premiere. New look:The first official trailer for the Star Wars spinoff series Andor from Disney+ made its debut on Monday morning.

With “Obi-Wan” come and gone, Tony Gilroy‘s “Andor” is the next “Star Wars” Disney+ show to premiere this year. Does it have more hype behind it than the upcoming third season of “The Mandalorian“? Signs point to yes given the epic teaser that dropped in late May (and having Gilroy on board as showrunner doesn’t hurt either).

The trailer for Andor, the new Star Wars series coming to Disney+, just debuted online!

William Earl The new trailer for the upcoming “Star Wars” series “Andor” has been released, and it’s an action-packed look at the Disney Plus show. The trailer also announced the September 21 release date of the three-episode premiere.The new series stars Diego Luna as Cassian Andor and is a prequel to the 2016 film “Rogue One.” Forest Whitaker, Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller and Fiona Shaw also star.

Star Wars fans have been sent into a frenzy speculating the latest addition to the series has revealed iconic Star Wars character Obi-Wan Kenobi’s sexuality.The much-loved character, played by Sir Alec Guinness in the original films and Ewan McGregor in both the prequel trilogy and the Disney+ miniseries Obi-Wan Kenobi, is featured in the new spin-off novel Padawan, the latest addition to the Disney canon published on Tuesday.The young adult novel, written by author Kiersten White, revolves around a teen Obi-Wan attempting to prove himself while apprenticing under Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn, played by Liam Neeson in the films.Social media users quickly highlighted one passage that appears to show the Jedi-in-training questioning his sexuality, with many concluding it confirms he is bisexual. In the passage, Obi-Wan is being quizzed by another male teenager, Casul, about romantic relationships.Obi-Wan doesn’t appear to have considered the option and awkwardly tries to change the subject. He then grows flustered as Casul propositions him if he is ever “curious”.The character says, “Not many choices around here.

Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna will reunite for a Spanish-language series on Hulu after starring together in the 2001 film 'Y tu mamá también'.The Mexican actors will star in 'La Máquina' while also serving as producers under their La Corriente del Golfo production company.Gael, 41, and Diego, 42, starred together in the coming-of-age Spanish-language film 'Y tu mamá también' along with Maribel Verdú, 51. Together again:Gael García Bernal, shown in July 2021 in New York City, and Diego Luna will reunite for a Hulu series after starring together in the 2001 film 'Y tu mamá también''La Máquina' will follow an aging boxer, portrayed by Gael, and his crafty manager, played by Diego, who secures him a title fight.Searchlight Television is serving as the studio on the limited series that will stream in the US as a Hulu Original.

Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna are two of the biggest Mexican actors working today. Now, they’ll team up again for a new Spanish-language limited series for Hulu: “La Maquina,” a tale of boxing and the criminal underworld.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterDiego Luna and Gael García Bernal are teaming to star in a Spanish-language limited series at Hulu produced by Searchlight Television.The pair will star in the drama series “La Maquina,” which hails from writer Marco Ramirez. It follows an aging boxer (García Bernal), whose crafty manager (Luna) secures him one last shot at a title. But to make it to fight night, they must navigate a mysterious underworld force.Both Luna and García Bernal will produce under their La Corriente del Golfo banner.

Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna are teaming up for a Spanish-language boxing series for Hulu.