It’s rare for Star Wars fans to reach a consensus these days, but if there’s one thing the majority seems to agree on it’s that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is one of the best films of the franchise’s modern era. It follows, then, that it would only be a matter of time before Lucasfilm found a way to give us more. With the release of a series centered around one of the film’s standout characters, rebel spy Cassian Andor, that’s exactly what they’ve done.
Andor will premiere on Disney+ on Sept. 21, with the first three episodes dropping all at once. The remaining nine will roll out each succeeding Wednesday. Disney has confirmed that there will be two seasons of the series, for a total of 24 episodes. So we might have to wait until season two for some of the anticipated backstories to be filled in. Even if we already know how the story ends for Cassian, there’s still a lot of mystery surrounding his past and how it shaped him as a character. Here are a few of the questions we’re pondering before the series kicks off.
3. When will Cassian meet up with characters we know from Rogue One, such as Saw Gerrera and K-2SO?
Forest Whitaker as Saw Gerrera Screenshot Lucasfilm
The trailer for Andor included scenes of Forest Whitaker returning as Saw Gerrera, the leader of a rebel splinter group known as the Partisans. He had some memorable scenes in Rogue One, but the character’s history in the Star Wars universe actually goes back to the animated series The Clone Wars. It’s not clear what part he’ll play in the new series or how it will connect to his greater arc. We only saw him interacting with Jyn Erso in the film, so the exact nature of his relationship to Cassian—friendly, hostile, or more complicated—has yet to be seen. He seems to be the first one willing to call the conflict they are engaged in a war.But he’s not the only Rogue One character we’re looking forward to meeting again for the first time. Some of the funniest moments in that movie came courtesy of reprogrammed Imperial droid K-2SO (voiced by Alan Tudyk), who acts as Cassian’s sidekick for most of the film. We know that these two will have to partner up by the end of the series. And thanks to an external source, we also know how it happens. Their first encounter was depicted in a one-shot comic book that’s officially recognized canon. Still, it would be fun to see their meet cute play out in live action. Tudyk is not currently listed among the cast for the first season of Andor, but we’ll be keeping an eye out for any references or signs he and Kaytoo might pop up in the future.
I’m on the fence: I really didn’t like Rogue One, I thought the story was unnecessary and the editing was really bad. So, initially, I really didn’t care about this series.Then I saw the trailer the other day and it actually looks good, so I guess I’m gonna be watching it.
I’ll watch it. The prequels didn’t show us enough of the political intrigue due to time constraints, but they can really let that stuff breathe in the longer format. I’m looking forward to seeing exactly which Senate procedural maneuvers Palpatine’s sycophants will abuse until Mon Mothma gets frustrated and takes up arms against the Empire.
A prequel to a prequel! This is different than Obi-Wan, which was a sequel to a prequel. Next up will be a prequel to a sequel of a prequel. A russian nesting doll of who the fuck cares about this?
Disney needs to pump out Star Wars for forever since they paid 4 billion for it. I’m guessing in a few years we’ll get a limited series on Han Solo’s time frozen in carbonite.
I usually don’t care for pessimism, but these shows are starting to run up to a large wall, and that’s the issue in that they can’t really impact the larger story.
Cassian Andor, a character who we know the fate of, meeting other characters we know the fate of, and introducing characters that must not be that important, because they don’t show up in the previously mentioned stories.
Also not making an appearance; social commentary, homosexual relationships, condemnation of oligarchy…
I don’t particularly care about the title character specifically – or even Rogue One, for that matter – but most of what I hear about this seems…pretty promising?
If nothing else, the show is actually blatantly positioning itself as a political thriller which, based on interviews, seems to be aiming for similar things Rogue One did – the sort of grit, bravery, and both moral compass and moral compromise needed for ordinary people to to stage a rebellion against a tyrannical power – only now it has the time to explore those ideas and flesh out the characters it’s using to deliver them. If the show can deliver (and based on articles like these, I have some hope it can), then it could be genuinely excellent. Maybe no LGBT content, but certainly social commentary and condemnation of fascist oligarchy.
Now that the dust has settled, I think Rogue One is easily the best of the Disney films, and the trailers for Andor make it look similarly gritty and more focused on the Empire than Force stuff. I’m more pumped for this than S3 of Mando.
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Diminishing returns on these SW series. Mando was great, Boba & Obi not so much. Hopefully this is worthwhile. I do think Rouge One is the best Disney SW film.
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My burning question regarding this series is: Who gives a shit? Seriously, does anyone think this show is worth watching?
I’m on the fence: I really didn’t like Rogue One, I thought the story was unnecessary and the editing was really bad. So, initially, I really didn’t care about this series.Then I saw the trailer the other day and it actually looks good, so I guess I’m gonna be watching it.
It’s fiction, it’s all unnecessary, what’s your point?
I thought I summed that up pretty well: Initially I didn’t care about the series but after I saw the trailer I’m gonna give it a shot.Hope that helps!
I’ll watch it. The prequels didn’t show us enough of the political intrigue due to time constraints, but they can really let that stuff breathe in the longer format. I’m looking forward to seeing exactly which Senate procedural maneuvers Palpatine’s sycophants will abuse until Mon Mothma gets frustrated and takes up arms against the Empire.
A prequel to a prequel! This is different than Obi-Wan, which was a sequel to a prequel. Next up will be a prequel to a sequel of a prequel. A russian nesting doll of who the fuck cares about this?
DIRECTED BY RIAN JOHNSON
If they are lucky. More likely it will be just some shmuck commercial director Disney hires to follow orders.
Make Mandalorian High you cowards!
If you care so little, why are you here? Fucking troll.
yeah as a follow-up to who gives a shitseriously who gives a shit
Well, you know how hardcore Andorians can be.
Only the trolls are asking this question.
It looks amazing, so please crawl back to your hole. Thanks.
It looks boring and pointless, but I respect your opinion and will not be needlessly insulting.
Disney needs to pump out Star Wars for forever since they paid 4 billion for it. I’m guessing in a few years we’ll get a limited series on Han Solo’s time frozen in carbonite.
There go my nipples again.
It must suck to suck.
Suck, it will. Pointless, cash-grubbing exercise in diminishing returns it will be. Watch it, I will not!
How nice, you’re fluent in idiotic buzzword speech.
Who knew Andor fans were so angry?
I usually don’t care for pessimism, but these shows are starting to run up to a large wall, and that’s the issue in that they can’t really impact the larger story.
Cassian Andor, a character who we know the fate of, meeting other characters we know the fate of, and introducing characters that must not be that important, because they don’t show up in the previously mentioned stories.
Also not making an appearance; social commentary, homosexual relationships, condemnation of oligarchy…
I don’t particularly care about the title character specifically – or even Rogue One, for that matter – but most of what I hear about this seems…pretty promising?
If nothing else, the show is actually blatantly positioning itself as a political thriller which, based on interviews, seems to be aiming for similar things Rogue One did – the sort of grit, bravery, and both moral compass and moral compromise needed for ordinary people to to stage a rebellion against a tyrannical power – only now it has the time to explore those ideas and flesh out the characters it’s using to deliver them. If the show can deliver (and based on articles like these, I have some hope it can), then it could be genuinely excellent. Maybe no LGBT content, but certainly social commentary and condemnation of fascist oligarchy.
I appreciate your optimism and hope that Disney can make something that lasts.
Interesting differences of opinion here.
Now that the dust has settled, I think Rogue One is easily the best of the Disney films, and the trailers for Andor make it look similarly gritty and more focused on the Empire than Force stuff. I’m more pumped for this than S3 of Mando.
I love Diego Luna, so yes.
Tony Gilroy baby
I love your enthusiasm. Gilroyites unite!
Star Wars fans, which clearly doesn’t include you.
One can be a Star Wars fan without being interested in TV series about every character in the galaxy, believe it or not.
Burning question: why a slideshow? Just ask questions!
Web 3.0 is really just a buzzword for the slidification of all content.
Ehhh better then crypto atleast
I can sum up the current AVClub with “too many slideshows and too many lists”.
I would sum up the AV Club as going from “appreciating the Muppets on a deeper level than you” to “THE MUPPETS ARE CORRUPT TOOLS OF THE PATRIARCHY!”
You made me smile. Those truly were the days.
What blows my mind is slideshows as an SEO and CPC ploy peaked like 10 years ago.
If there’s one thing I know about capitalism, it’s that most companies are at least 10 years behind actual trends and are always racing to catch up.If there’s two things I know about capitalism, it’sAND I AM ALL OUT OF BUBBLE GUM!
If you make your window smaller it turns it into a list for you. That trick has saved me from many an AVClub slideshow.
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Looks like childish crap that only adult babies can enjoy.
Man, I can’t wait to find out how Andor’s story ends. I hope he makes it out okay!
Here’s what we think we know—and what can’t wait to find out—about the latest Disney Plus Star Wars seriesReally don’t want to be a dick about this but this site has GOT to do something about the typos. They’re constant, they’re everywhere, and it’s impossible not to notice. Like, is there even an editor anymore
Diminishing returns on these SW series. Mando was great, Boba & Obi not so much. Hopefully this is worthwhile. I do think Rouge One is the best Disney SW film.
Andor, not “Endor”, and Cassian did follow the dream to his end on Scarif. Mando lives (in the future)….!
That’s like picking your favorite venereal disease.
I’m so looking forward to this. I’m hoping it’ll have a strong spy thriller vibe.