James R | On 11, Sep 2022

“We’ve all done terrible things on behalf of the Rebellion…” Those are the words that set the dark, determined tone for Andor, Disney+’s upcoming prequel to Star Wars: Rogue One. The series sees Diego Luga reprise his role from the Star Wars film, picking up as Cassian learns the difference he can make in the resistance against the Empire. In a time of inequality and oppression, and in an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue, Cassian will embark on a path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero – and set in motion an uprising that leads to both suffering and hope.

Created by Tony Gilroy, the 12-part series co-stars Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough and Kyle Soller. You can see them all in action on 21st September, when three episodes all premiere together on Disney+, followed by new episodes weekly:

 

Watch: New trailer for Andor

2nd August 2022

“To steal from the Empire… you just walk in like you belong.” That’s the sound of Cassian Andor taking centre stage in Andor, Disney+’s new Star Wars series.

The Rogue One prequel shows us the Star Wars galaxy from a new perspective, as Cassian learns the difference he can make in the rebellion against the Empire. In a time of inequality and oppression, and in an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue, Cassian will embark on a path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.

Diego Luna reprises his Rogue One role as Cassian and is joined by a cast that includes Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough and Kyle Soller. You can see them all in action when the series launches on Disney+ on 31st August, with three episodes arriving together – followed by new episodes weekly.

 

Trailer: Andor set for August Disney+ debut

27th May 2022

“They’re so proud of themselves. So fat and satisfied.” That’s the sound of a rebellion forming in new Disney+ series Andor – and a new trailer gives us a first look at the Star Wars prequel.

The show takes place prior to the events of Rogue One, giving us a a new perspective of the Star Wars galaxy. It focuses 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.

Diego Luna returns as Cassian Andor and is joined by cast members Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough and Kyle Soller.

You can see them in action when the series launches on Disney+ on 31st August, with the first two episodes arriving together – followed by new episodes weekly. Until then, here’s the trailer:

 

Andor: First look at Rogue One Disney+ prequel

11th December 2020

Lucasfilm is stepping up its Star Wars plans for Disney+, with a whole host of new projects announced at Disney’s Investor Day last night, including several spin-offs from The Mandalorian.

Also nestled among the new announcements was the first trailer for Andor, a spin-off from Rogue One. The spy thriller, created by Tony Gilroy, sees Diego Luna reprise the role of rebel spy Cassian Andor. He will be joined by a cast that includes Stellan Skarsgard, Adria Arjona, Fiona Shaw, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, and Genevieve O’Reilly as Mon Mothma. The prequel will follow Andor through his perilous adventures as the rebellion against the Empire builds.

Production kicked off three weeks ago in London, and we’ve got our first look at the 12-episode series with a sizzle reel unveiled by Lucasfilm. The series will premiere on Disney+ in 2022. Here’s the video:

 

6 Undergound’s Adria Arjona joins Disney+ Rogue One series

12th August 2020

6 Undergound’s Adria Arjona has joined the cast of the new Disney+ Rogue One series.

Set during the formative years of the Rebellion, the spy thriller in space will see Diego Luna reprise his Rogue One: A Star Wars Story role as Cassian, joined by Alan Tudyk, reprising his role as Cassian’s sarcastic droid sidekick.

Tony Gilroy, who co-wrote Rogue One, will write, direct and serve as showrunner for the series, which takes place five years before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Additional writers on the series include Dan Gilroy (Nightcrawler), Beau Willimon (House of Cards), and Stephen Schiff (The Americans).

They’ve been gradually assembling their team to go in front of the camera, with Denise Gough, Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgard and Kyle Soller also on board. Now, Deadline reports that they’ll be joined by Arjona, who starred in Pacific Rim: Uprising. She is no stranger to streaming, though, with two Netflix films under her belt: Triple Frontier and, most recently, Michael Bay’s 6 Underground.

Genevieve O’Reilly, Denise Gough join Disney+ Cassian Andor series

27th April

Genevieve O’Reilly and Denise Gough have joined the cast of Disney+’s new Cassian Andor series.

Set during the formative years of the Rebellion, the spy thriller in space will see Diego Luna reprise his Rogue One: A Star Wars Story role as Cassian, joined by Alan Tudyk, reprising his role as Cassian’s sarcastic droid sidekick.

The actor who portrayed Mon Mothma in Rogue One is the latest cast member just annouced for the spin-off. O’Reilly will reprise her role as Mon Mothma, alongside new addition Denise Gough (Collett, Angels in America).

Their casting announcement follows the addition of Stellan Skarsgard and Kyle Soller to the cast, although details on their characters are not yet known. What we do know is that, behind the camera, Tony Gilroy, who co-wrote Rogue One, will write, direct and serve as showrunner for the series, which takes place five years before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Additional writers on the series include Dan Gilroy (Nightcrawler), Beau Willimon (House of Cards), and Stephen Schiff (The Americans).

A release date for the series has not yet been announced.

 

Stellan Skarsgard, Kyle Soller join Disney+ Rogue One series

18th April 2020

Stellan Skarsgard and Kyle Soller have joined the new Disney+ Rogue One spin-off series.

The prequel to the Star Wars film, which was announced by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger back in 2018, will follow the adventures of the rebel spy, Cassian Andor, who appeared in Rogue One and helped Jyn escape from Imperial transport before bringing her to Mon Mothma so the Alliance could learn more about the Empire’s plans for the Death Star.

Set during the formative years of the Rebellion, the spy thriller in space will see Diego Luna reprise his role as Cassian, joined by Alan Tudyk, reprising his role as Cassian’s sarcastic droid sidekick. Now, they’ve got some company, with Variety reporting that Skarsgard and Soller are in final talks for roles on the show.

Tony Gilroy, who co-wrote Rogue One, will pen the pilot for the project, with The Americans’ Stephen Schiff already on board as showrunner. It joins The Mandalorian, Disney+’s flagship Star Wars series, and a new show focused on a young Obi-Wan Kenobi, with Ewan McGregor reprising his role as the much-loved Jedi.

Skarsgard comes to the show fresh from HBO’s smash hit Chernobyl, which earned him an Emmy nod, while Soller will be recognised by British audiences from his roles in Poldark and Brexit: The Uncivil War.

Little is known about the characters the two will play, but what we do know is that the show is one of many Disney+ productions hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Originally slated for a 2021 release, with the industry-wide shutdown set to continue indefinitely, it could be a longer wait than planned to see the new show lift off.

 

The Americans’ Stephen Schiff set as showrunner for Star Wars Cassian series

3rd December 2018

The Americans Executive Producer Stephen Schiff has signed on as showrunner for the upcoming Star Wars series about Cassian Andor.

The prequel to Rogue One, which was announced by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger last month, will follow the adventures of the rebel spy, Andor, who appeared in Rogue One and helped Jyn escape from Imperial transport before bringing her to Mon Mothma so the Alliance could learn more about the Empire’s plans for the Death Star.

The series will take place during the formative years of the Rebellion and prior to the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, exploring tales filled with espionage and daring missions to restore hope to a galaxy in the grip of a ruthless Empire.

“Going back to the Star Wars universe is very special for me,” said Luna of reprising his role. “I have so many memories of the great work we did together and the relationships I made throughout the journey.”

The show is one of two major live action Star Wars series in the pipeline for Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+ – the other is, of course, Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian, starring Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano and Nick Nolte. Cassian’s solo outing, though, has found itself an equally impressive name at the helm: Schiff has written or co-written movies including Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and True Crime, and has just finished a five-year run on FX’s hugely acclaimed The Americans, overseeing the show as EP from Season 2.

Now, he’s making the jump to Disney+, where a writers room is being set up for the Cassian series, ahead of production next year.

 

Diego Luna to star in Rogue One prequel series

9th November 2018

Diego Luna is going back into space next year, as he reprises his role of Cassian Andor from Rogue One.

The prequel series, which was announced by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger last night, is now officially in development. The live-action programme will follow the adventures of the rebel spy, Andor, who appeared in Rogue One and helped Jyn escape from Imperial transport before bringing her to Mon Mothma so the Alliance could learn more about the Empire’s plans for the Death Star.

The series will take place during the formative years of the Rebellion and prior to the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, exploring tales filled with espionage and daring missions to restore hope to a galaxy in the grip of a ruthless Empire.

“Going back to the Star Wars universe is very special for me,” said Luna. “I have so many memories of the great work we did together and the relationships I made throughout the journey. We have a fantastic adventure ahead of us, and this new exciting format will give us the chance to explore this character more deeply.”

The project is, of course, for Disney’s upcoming streaming service, which the House of Mouse is increasingly throwing its weight behind. And when that weight involves Marvel as well as Star Wars, the branding clout is very heavy indeed. Disney will need it to make its platform, which will be called Disney+, a viable rival to Netflix.

Luna is no stranger to the streaming world himself: he stars in the new series Narcos: Mexico. Disney, meanwhile, is no stranger to diving into the Star Wars universe, MCU-style, to find new stories to tell: it has already commissioned The Mandalorian, a new live-action series from Jon Favreau about a gunfighter and his adventures in the far ends of the galaxy. Marvel, meanwhile, is reportedly developing several limited series based on its popular supporting characters, including Loki and Scarlet Witch.

The Rogue One prequel doesn’t yet have a title, and doesn’t have a release date either. Production, though, is expected to be in 2019, and with Disney’s subscription planned to launch next year too, you can expect Cassian not to be far behind. Until then, the only question for British Star Wars fans is whether Disney+ will be available in the UK: while Disney already has DisneyLife available here, a standalone subscription platform that could become the UK’s equivalent to Disney+, the decision of DC recently to licence Titans (from its own subscription service, DC Universe) out to Netflix in the UK suggests that the international future of this growing number of individual OTT services could be more complicated than expected.

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