Star Wars: Andor coming to Disney+ sooner than you expect

Initially scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2022, Luscasfilm has confirmed in Vanity Fair magazine that Star Wars: Andor will finally land on Disney+ this summer. The publication also anticipates that the exact date of its premiere could be announced in a matter of days, as the famous Star Wars Celebration will take place between May 26 and 29, an event where Andor will be presented to the public.

Star Wars: Andor (actually called Andor) will function as a prequel to Rogue One, the film that tells the story of how the Rebel forces got the Death Star plans. In it, we will again have Diego Luna in the role of Cassian Andor, whose story is "“It’s the journey of a migrant. That feeling of having to move is behind this story, very profoundly and very strong. That shapes you as a person. It defines you in many ways, and what you are willing to do.”

Star Wars: Andor, first details

Tony Gilroy, screenwriter of the movie and now showrunner of the series, referred to the character: "This guy gave his life for the galaxy, right? I mean, he consciously, soberly, without vanity or recognition, sacrificed himself. Who does that? That’s what this first season is about. It’s about him being really revolution-averse, and cynical, and lost, and kind of a mess.”

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Andor will begin with the destruction of Cassian's birthplace and will follow him through his adolescence, when he will discover that he cannot run away for the rest of his day. It will be his adopted home that will serve as his base of operations during those early chapters and the place from which he will revolt against the Empire to hinder and thwart their plans.

In addition to these details, Vanity Fair mentions that while the series is called Andor, it will also give a starring role to Mon Mothma, who will be played by Genevieve O'Reilly and will play in parallel an equally important role in this Dickensian plot.

Source | Vanity Fair