‘Andor’: New trailer for ‘Rogue One’ prequel series, whose premiere is delayed by almost a month

Diego Luna returns as Cassian Andor. The Mexican actor will once again put himself in the shoes of the character we met in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” in “Andor”, a new “Star Wars” prequel series that would arrive on Disney + on August 31st. but finally it delays its premiere by almost a month, to September 21st. Obviously to compensate the first three episodes will come out that daynot two, as previously announced.

Last May we received the first teaser of the series since the Star Wars Celebration, the fan convention of the galactic saga where the novelties of the popular property created by George Lucas are presented, and now Disney releases the spectacular trailer of the ambitious and epic production. , which promises to continue expanding the “Star Wars” universe in exciting ways and, judging by the trailer, certainly on a large scale..

“Andor” takes place before the events of “Rogue One” and enters a new corner of the saga to show us Cassian Andor’s journey to make a difference and become a rebel hero. The series chronicles the events surrounding the rise of the rebellion against the Empire.a key moment in the timeline of the saga, and in particular of the first trilogy, entering an era full of danger and intrigue in which we will see how different planets have been involved in the movement against the autocratic government.

In addition to the new trailer, Disney + has released a new official poster of the series.

5 years, two seasons, 24 episodes

Accompanying Diego Luna we will have a main cast consisting of Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller and Fiona Shaw, in addition to the Forest Whitaker returns as Saw Gerrerathat we see in the trailer. “Rogue One” co-writer Tony Gilroy returns as fiction creator and showrunnerwhich has Kathleen Kennedy, Sanne Wohlenberg, Michelle Rejwan and Luna himself as producers.

Recently, Gilroy explained that the approach of the series, which will be narrated through time jumps. According to the showrunner, ‘Andor’ will cover five years in its 24 episodes, which will be split into two seasons. The first will cover about a year of Cassian’s life as an agent of the rebellion, while the second will cover the remaining four years, with a time jump every three chapters.

Preview of “Andor”. September 21 on Disney + with triple episodeto then broadcast a new chapter every Wednesday.