20 Things You Somehow Missed In Andor
There is so much to learn about Disney's best Star Wars entry yet.
While there is no denying that Star Wars has struggled in recent years, the surprise success of Andor in the final third of 2022 suggested that the franchise might have some steam left in it. A prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story did not seem like a strong sell before its release, but it quickly came to be regarded as one of the best Star Wars entries regardless of era, and with good reason.
Unsurprisingly for a show this layered and well-crafted, there are tons of bits of information most fans would not immediately pick up on.
One would be forgiven for missing out on such subtle tidbits due to the expected otherworldly thrills and incisive social commentary on display, but this does not negate their importance in giving the series the high quality it is renowned for.
It was evident that a lot of thought and care was poured into every fiber of its creative process from the first scripting draft to the final edit, and this is clear from the numerous details that contributed to the 12-episode saga's development.
Hopefully, this article will serve as a fitting gateway into learning more about this excellent spin-off series as well as enhance fans' appreciation of the immense work done in order to bring it to life.
20. Stellan Skarsgard Joined Andor Because He Wanted To Work With Diego Luna
Luthen Rael is easily one of the best new characters introduced in the Disney era and a good part of the reason behind that is Stellan Skarsgard. The veteran Swedish actor gives a commanding performance that is equal parts suave and dangerous, and his presence lends gravitas to a series already full of it.
His screentime with Diego Luna's Cassian is electrifying, and he complements the latter's hesitation and bewilderment with a sense of steely resolve. The two actors' dynamic is electrifying, and if things had gone a different way we might have seen them pair up earlier in a different project.
While being interviewed on the Dagobah Dispatch podcast (via Entertainment Weekly), Skarsgard revealed that he and Luna almost starred in a football-themed feature in the early to mid-2000s. The project's director, however, left before filming began and this forced the actors to follow suit. Fortunately, that incident did not stop the duo from reuniting years later on the Rogue One prequel.