‘Andor’ creator reveals how Diego Luna’s spin-off is changing Star Wars

Since last September, Lucasfilm has been broadcasting episodes of ‘Andor’ on Disney+, a production that has earned the acclaim of specialized critics by showing a plot far from the style of Star Wars, which was created for him screenwriter Tony Gilroywho believe that this series is generating a change in the science fiction saga created by George Lucas.

It is important to remember that ‘Andor’ presents on Disney+ a gripping story with touches of suspense and drama, focusing on the years of Cassian Andor before joining the rebel fight against the Empire, so it is a title that steps away from the saturated Star Wars world of Jedi, Sith or Bounty Huntersto show the sacrifices that the so-called ordinary people in this saga make when the only option is revolution.

Now, in a recent interview with Collider, the creator of this production, Tony Gilroy, spoke about the creative risks he took to create this story. with Diego Lunanoting that this title is paving the way for future Star Wars project leaders who want to break out of the Star Wars style.

We’re paving the way for a lot of people who couldn’t take a break from trying to change that or being brave enough,” says the screenwriter.

What is a fact is that ‘Andor’ has become a breath of fresh air within the Star Wars franchise, as according to experts, the story of this production would also work outside the universe of lucasfilma production that is currently broadcasting its first season, consisting of 12 episodes.

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The end of the first season of “Andor” will arrive on the Disney+ streaming service in the last week of November and, above all, for the faithful and demanding Star Wars fans, is that it is in production, despite the fact that it is still in progress, issuing its first installment, already has the renewal to record a second season.

Season 2 of ‘Andor’

It has even been confirmed that the second season of this Star Wars series starring Diego Luna will have 12 episodes, which means that the complete story of this production will be 24 chapters, which will make this title the longest live action spin-off from Lucasfilm released in the Disney+ streaming service.

As for the release date of the second season of ‘Andor’It is worth mentioning that at the moment this production does not have an official date, however, taking into account that the recordings are about to start and that Lucasfilm has confirmed further releases on Disney +, it is very likely that the new episodes of this story will arrive for the second half of 2024 to mouse streaming service.